Fresno City Council
November 3, 2022

Prohousing Designation Program Application
Sta
te of California
Governor Gavin Newsom
L
ourdes Castro Ramírez, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
G
ustavo Velasquez, Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
M
egan Kirkeby, Deputy Director
Division of Housing Policy Development
202
0 West El Camino, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
W
ebsite: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/prohousing Email: [email protected]
J
uly 2021

Prohousing Designation Program Application Package
Instructions

The applicant is applying for a Prohousing D esignation under the Prohousing Designation Program (“Prohousing” or “Program”), which is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) pursuant to Government Code section 65589.9.

The Program creates incentives for J urisdictions that are compliant with H ousing Element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing Policies. These incentives will take the form of additional points or other preference in the scoring of applications for competitive housing and infrastructure programs. The administrat ors of each such program will determine the value and form of the preference.

In order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation, the applicant must accurately complete all sections of this application, including any relevant appendices . The Department reserves the right to request additional clarifying information from the applicant.

This application is subject to Government Code section 65589.9, and to the regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) adopted by the Department in promulgation thereof (“Regulations”).

All capitalized terms in this application shall have the meanings set forth in Section 6601 of the Regulations.

All applicants must submit a complete, signed application package to the Department , in electronic format, in order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation. Please direct electronic copies of the completed application package to the following email address:

[email protected]
.

A complete application will include all items identified in the Application Checklist.

In relation to Appendix 1, the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program, please use strikethrough and underline if proposing any modifications to the text of the Resolution.

Appendix 2, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule, applies only if an application includes proposed policies.

Appendix 3, Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet, includes a blank template to be completed by the applicant as part of the application, as well as a Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet with an example of how this template may be completed.

Appendix 4 lists examples of Prohousing Policies with enhancement factors to aid applicants in understanding how enhancement factors may be applied.

Appendix 5 is where the applicant will include any additional information and supporting documentation for the application.

If you have questions regarding this application or the Program, or if you require technical assistance in preparing this application, please email [email protected] .

Application Checklist
Yes No
Application Information ☒ ☐
Certification and Acknowledgement ☐ ☐
The Legislative Information form is completed. ☒ ☐
The Threshold Requirements Checklist is completed. ☒ ☐
A duly adopted and certified Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program is included in the application package. (See Appendix 1 for the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (New 04/21) form.)
☐ ☐
If applicable, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule is completed. (See Appendix 2.)
☒ ☐
The Project Proposal Scoring Sheet is completed. (See Appendix 3 for the Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and the Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet)
☒ ☐
Additional information and supporting documentation (Applicant to provide as Appendix 5)
☒ ☐
A
pplication Information
Applicant (Jurisdiction): City of Fresno
Applicant Mailing Address: 2600 Fresno St., Room 3065
City: Fresno
ZIP Code: 93721
Website: https://www.fresno.gov/darm
Authorized Representative Name Jennifer Clark
Authorized Representative Title: Director of Planning & Development Phone: 559-621-8003
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person Name: Casey Lauderdale
Contact Person Title: Planner
Phone: 559-621-8515
Email: [email protected]
Proposed Total Score (Based on
Appendix 3):
66 CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

As authorized by the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (Resolution No. 2022-____), which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if set forth in full, I hereby submit this full and complete application on behalf of the applicant.

I certify that all information and representations set forth in this application are true and correct.

I further certify that any proposed Prohousing Policy identified herein will be enacted within two (2) years of the date of this application submittal.

I acknowledge that this application constitutes a public record under the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.) and is therefore subject to public disclosure by the Department.

Signature: __________________________________________

Name and Title: Jennifer Clark, Director of Planning & Development

Date: _______________________________________________

Legislative Information
District Number Legislator’s Name
Federal
Congressional
District
16 22
Jim Costa
Connie Conway
State
Assembly
District
8 14
Andreas Borgeas
Melissa Hurtado
State
Senate
District
23 31
Jim Patterson
Joaquin Arambula
A
pplicants can find their respective State Senate representatives at https://www.senate.ca.gov/, and their respective State Assembly representatives at https://www.assembly.ca.gov/
Threshold Requirements Checklist

The applicant meets the following threshold requirements in accordance with Section 6604 of the Regulations:

Yes No
The applicant is a Jurisdiction. ☒ ☐
The applicant has adopted a Compliant Housing Element. ☒ ☐ The applicant has submitted or will submit a legally sufficient Annual Progress Report prior to designation.
☒ ☐
The applicant has completed, on or before the relevant statutory deadlines, any rezone program or zoning that is necessary to remain in compliance with Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c)(1). ☒ ☐
The applicant is in compliance, at the time of the application, with applicable state housing law, including, but not limited to, Housing Element Law; “No Net Loss” Law (Gov. Code, § 65863); the Housing Accountability Act (Gov. Code, § 65589.5); State Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code, § 65915 et seq.); laws relating to the imposition of school facilities fees or other requirements (Gov. Code, § 65995 et seq.); Least Cost Zoning Law (Gov. Code, § 65913.1); the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (Stats. 2019, ch. 654); and antidiscrimination law (Gov. Code, § 65008).
☒ ☐
The applicant has duly adopted and certified a Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (A true and correct copy of the resolution is included in this application package.)
☒ ☐

Project Proposal
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use

Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1A Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total or income category.
3 1B Permitting missing middle housing uses (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) by right in existing low-density, single-family residential zones.
3 1C Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total or income category. These points shall not be awarded if the applicant earns three points pursuant to Category (1)(A) above.
2 1D Density bonus programs which exceed statutory requirements by 10 percent or more.
2 1E Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit law (e.g., permitting more than one ADU or JADU per single-family lot).

These policies shall be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above.
2 1F Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code sections 65852.2; adopting vehicular parking ratios that are less than the relevant ratio thresholds at subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of Government Code section 65915, subdivision (p)(1); or adopting maximum parking requirements at or less than ratios pursuant to Government Code section 65915, subdivision (p).
2 1G Zoning to allow for residential or mixed uses in one or more non- residential zones (e.g., commercial, light industrial). Qualifying non- residential zones do not include open space or substantially similar zones.
1 1H Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to promote greater development intensity. Potential areas of focus include floor area ratio; height limits; minimum lot or unit sizes; setbacks; and allowable dwelling units per acre. These policies must be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above. 1 1I Establishment of a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone, as defined in Government Code section 65620, or a housing sustainability district, as defined in Government Code section 66200.
1 1J Demonstrating other zoning and land use actions that measurably support the Acceleration of Housing Production.
1 Project Proposal
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes

Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
2A Establishment of ministerial approval processes for a variety of housing types, including single-family and multifamily housing. 3 2B Establishment of streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of general plans, community plans, specific plans with accompanying Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related documents.
2 2C Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level, such as by enabling a by-right approval process or by utilizing statutory and categorical exemptions as authorized by applicable law (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21155.1, 21155.4, 21159.24, 21159.25; Gov. Code, § 65457; Cal Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15303, 15332; Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21094.5, 21099, 21155.2, 21159.28).
2 2D Establishment of permit processes that take less than four months.

Policies under this Category (2)(D) must address all approvals necessary to issue building permits.
2 2E Absence or elimination of public hearings for projects consistent with zoning and the general plan.
2 2F Establishment of consolidated or streamlined permit processes that minimize the levels of review and approval required for projects, and that are consistent with zoning regulations and the general plan. 1 2G Absence, elimination or replacement of subjective development and design standards with objective development and design standards that simplify zoning clearance and improve approval certainty and timing.
1 2H Establishment of one-stop-shop permitting processes or a single point of contact where entitlements are coordinated across city approval functions (e.g., planning, public works, building) from entitlement application to certificate of occupancy.
1 2I Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for ADUs/JADUs, multifamily housing, or homes affordable to lower- or moderate-income households.
1 2J Establishment of a standardized application form for all entitlement applications.
1 2K Practice of publicly posting status updates on project permit approvals on the Internet.
1 2L Limitation on the total number of hearings for any project to three or fewer. Applicants that accrue points pursuant to Category (2)(E) are not eligible for points under this Category (2)(L).
1 2M Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably decrease production timeframes or promote the streamlining of approval processes.
1 Project Proposal
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs

Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
3A Waiver or significant reduction of development impact fees for residential development.
3 3B Adoption of ordinances or implementation of other mechanisms that result in less restrictive requirements than Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to reduce barriers for property owners to create ADUs/JADUs. Examples of qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, development standards improvements, permit processing improvements, dedicated ADU/JADU staff, technical assistance programs, and pre-approved ADU/JADU design packages.
2 3C Adoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category (3)(A) above, including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for persons with special needs.
1 3D Promoting innovative housing types (e.g., manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, park models) that reduce development costs. 1 3E Measures that reduce costs for transportation-related infrastructure or programs that encourage active modes of transportation or other alternatives to automobiles. Qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, publicly funded programs to expand sidewalks or protect bike/micro-mobility lanes; creation of on-street parking for bikes; transit- related improvements; or establishment of carshare programs. 1 3F Adoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17959.
1 3G Establishment of pre-approved or prototype plans for missing middle housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) in low-density, single-family residential areas.
1 3H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably reduce construction or development costs.
1 Project Proposal
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies

Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
4A Establishment of local housing trust funds or collaboration on a regional housing trust fund.
2 4B Provide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU construction affordable to lower- and moderate-income households.
2 4C A comprehensive program that complies with the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) and that makes publicly owned land available for affordable housing, or for multifamily housing projects with the highest feasible percentage of units affordable to lower income households. A qualifying program may utilize mechanisms such as land donations, land sales with significant write-downs, or below-market land leases.
2 4D Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool that, to the extent feasible, directly supports housing developments in an area where at least 20 percent of the residences will be affordable to lower income households. 2 4E Directed residual redevelopment funds to affordable housing. 1 4F Development and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source. 1 4G Prioritization of local general funds for affordable housing. 1 4H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably promote, develop, or leverage financial resources for housing. 1 Project Proposal
Enhancement Factors

The Department shall utilize enhancement factors to increase the point scores of Prohousing Policies. Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for enhancement factors in accordance with the chart below.

Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1 Policy that represents one element of a unified, multi-faceted strategy to promote multiple planning objectives, such as efficient land use, access to public transportation, affordable housing, climate change solutions, and/or hazard mitigation.
2 2 Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1. 1 3 Policies that diversify planning and target community and economic development investments (housing and non-housing) to improve lower opportunity areas. Such areas include, but are not limited to, Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, and
disadvantaged communities pursuant to California Senate Bill 535 (2012).
1 4 Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower income households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to lower income households. 1 5 Rezoning and other policies that support high-density development in Location Efficient Communities.
1 6 Rezoning and other policies that result in a net gain of housing capacity while concurrently mitigating development impacts on or from Environmentally Sensitive or Hazardous Areas.
1 7 Zoning policies that increase housing choices and affordability in High Resource and Highest Resource areas, as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps.
1 8 Other policies that involve meaningful actions towards affirmatively furthering fair housing pursuant to Government Code section 8899.50, including, but not limited to, outreach campaigns, updated zoning codes, and expanded access to financing support.
1 Project Proposal Scoring Sheet Instructions

The Department shall validate applicants’ scores based on the extent to which each identified Prohousing Policy contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production. The Department shall assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies in accordance with Government Code section 65589.9, subdivision (f)(2), and Sections 6605 and 6606 of the Regulations.

The Department shall further assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies using the following four scoring categories: Favorable Zoning and Land Use; Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes; Reduction of Construction and Development Costs; and Providing Financial Subsidies. Applicants shall demonstrate that they have enacted or proposed at least one policy that significantly contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production in each of the four categories. A Prohousing Designation requires a total score of 30 points or more across all four categories.

Instructions

Please utilize one row of the Scoring Sheet for each Prohousing Policy.

• Category Number: Select the relevant category number from the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. Where appropriate, applicants may utilize a category number more than once. • Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy: Set forth a brief description of the enacted or proposed Prohousing Policy.
• Enacted or Proposed: Identify the Prohousing Policy as enacted or proposed. For proposed Prohousing Policies, please complete Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule. • Documentation Type: For enacted Prohousing Policies, identify the relevant documentary evidence (e.g., resolution, zoning code provisions). For proposed Prohousing Policies, identify the documentation which shows that implementation of the policy is pending.
• Web Links/Electronic Copies: Insert the Web link(s) to the relevant documentation or indicate that electronic copies of the documentation have been attached to this application as Appendix 5. • Points: Enter the appropriate number of points using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. • Enhancement Category Number (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the appropriate category number using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. • Enhancement Points (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the point(s) for that Prohousing Policy.
• Total Points: Add the enhancement point(s) to the Prohousing Policy’s general point score.

Appendix 1: Resolution Authorizing Application to and Participation in the Prohousing Designation Program

Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule (City of Fresno) Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Proposed Policy
Key Milestones and Milestone Dates Anticipated Completion Date
Notes
1B 1. Permit a greater variety of missing
middle housing types in single-family
zones by right via form-based provisions.

2. Update the Development C ode to reflect
provisions of SB 9.

Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
10/1/2023
1E 1. Permit three ADUs per single-family lot
(one attached and two detached).

Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
2/1/2023
1F 1. No parking requirements for ADUs with
0-2 bedrooms; 1 parking space required
f
or 3 or more bedrooms; and no parking
r
equirements when ADU located within
one
block of micro-mobility station

2. N
o minimum parking requirements for
residential uses within 200 feet of a high-
frequency transit stop and in the
Downtown – Core (DTC) Zone District

3. E
stablish parking maximums for multi-
unit residential uses pursuant to ratios in
G
ov Code Section 65915, subdivision (p)
Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption

1. 2/1/2023

2. 10/1/2023

3. 10/1/2023
1G 1. Permit residential in Office District;
permit previously residential use to return
t
o residential use; and expand residential
uses in Public & Institutional District
Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
10/1/2023
1J 1. Remove density limits in all Mixed-Use
Districts and two Commercial Districts
and allow housing development to occur
ministerially in select areas
Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
10/1/2023
2A 1. Remove density limits in all Mixed-Use
Districts and two Commercial Districts
and allow housing development to occur
ministerially in select areas
Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
10/1/2023
2C 1. Remove density limits in all Mixed-Use
Districts and two Commercial Districts
and allow housing development to occur
ministerially in select areas
Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
10/1/2023
2E 1. Permit missing middle housing in the
RS-4 and RS-5 Zone Districts

2. Update the Development Code to permit
duplexes by right in the RS Zone
Districts.

Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
10/1/2023 Currently, duplexes are
conditionally permitted in
the RS-5 Zone District and
require a neighborhood
meeting.
2F 1. Allow housing to occur ministerially in
select areas
Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
10/1/2023
2G 1. Create objective design standards for
historic districts and areas with
pr
eviously adopted design guidelines in
ac
cordance with State law
Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
10/1/2023
2M 1. Create pre-approved standard plans for
missing middle housing types
Acquire funding
Hire architect
Develop plans
Permit plans
9/1/2024
3B 1. ADUs may be conveyed to non-profit
for affordable housing

2. A
ttached ADUs allowed to be 50
per
cent of the size of the primary home
or
1,250 square feet, whichever is less.

Detached ADUs are allowed to be the
s
ame size as the primary home or
1,250 square feet, whichever is less.

Draft updated language
Present to Council for adoption
2/1/2023

3. No parking requirements for ADUs with
0-2 bedrooms
3D 1. Create an ADU & Small Homes
Guidebook to promote these types of
housing and provide a step-by-step
gui
de through the development
process.

2. U
se existing funding and/or pursue
add
itional funding and use City-owned
l
and and/or developer-owned land to
bui
ld cottage-court communities
including some with small pre-fab
homes
.

3. Pe
rmit Tiny Houses on Wheels as a
pr
imary residence.

4. C
reate objective standards to permit
Tiny Home Villages.
1a. Finalize document
1b. Upload to website and promote
2a. Determine funding source
2b. Release RFP with selected site or
allow developer-owned site
2c
. Council approval to award funding
2d. Complete steps for construction
3a. Draft updated language
3b. Present to Council for adoption

1. 12/1/2022

2. 10/1/2024

3. 2/1/2023
3E 1. Make multi-million-dollar improvements
to upgrade 63 bus stops along two high-
frequency routes (Shaw and Cedar
Avenues)

2. C
reate Bus Route from Downtown
t
hrough Southwest Fresno to
N
orthpointe Industrial Park to connect
residents with work opportunities

3. D
evelop VMT Mitigation Program with
V
MT reduction calculator

4. Cr
osswalk art policy
1a. Project is under construction
2a. Public outreach to establish route
2b. Conduct Title VI Service Equity
analysis
2c. Select stops and ADA path of travel
improvements
2d. Add amenities to new stops
2e. Advertise & update schedule guide
2f. Train bus drivers
2g. Deploy service
3a. Complete VMT Mitigation Program
development
3b. Refine Urban Design Calculator

1. 12/31/2022

2. 10/15/2023

3. 6/30/2023

4. 2/1/2023
3c. Complete Nexus Study
3d. Public outreach
3e. City Council Adoption
4a. City Council Adoption
3G 1. Create pre-approved standard plans for
missing middle housing types.

Acquire funding
Hire architect
Develop plans
Permit plans
10/1/2024
3H 1. Catalyst Housing Sites Program. LEAP
Grant funding to go towards
development of plans and construction
of infrastructure improvements for
housing projects

2. EPA Brownfields Grant - Phase I/II and a
Clean-up Plan for Fresno Housing’s
CAN site
1a. Finalize criteria
1b. Select key sites
1c. RFP for site/infrastructure plans
2a. Public input
2b. Develop plans
9/30/2023

Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
1A The City has 36,738 sites of total current capacity, which is approximately 165% of the current RHNA of 22,178.

E Housing Element

Housing Element
Sites Inventory
2015-2023 Housing Element (see pg. 49
of the PDF)

3 3
1B Compliance with SB 9 allows duplexes by right (ministerial) in low density/single-family zones. The City will be updating the Code to reflect these permissions in a text amendment.

The City will be updating its Pocket Neighborhoods (cottage courts) ordinance to permit a greater variety of missing middle housing types in single-family zones by right via form-based provisions.

E

P
Zoning Code

State law
3 3
1C Skip – claiming points under 1A
1D The City permits a density bonus for projects located in areas near high-frequency transit. The bonus density may be up to 100 percent of the base district.

The City also allows a density bonus when apartments are converted to condominiums.

Additional enhancement points for going beyond State requirements for density bonuses to efficiently use land, boost potential transit ridership, and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as well as greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).

E Zoning Code Article 21 – TOD Height & Density Bonus

§ 15-2204.E. – Density Bonuses

2 1 2 4
1E The City is updating its ADU ordinance to reflect and exceed State laws. The updated ordinance is proposed to allow up to three ADUs, including one attached and two detached.

Additional enhancement points for exceeding State Accessory Dwelling Unit law.

P Zoning Code 2 6

1 3
1F The existing parking requirements under Article 24 of the Development Code are less than the relevant ratios in the cited Government Code subparagraphs.

§15-2413-B: Transit Accessibility allows projects to reduce parking requirements by 30 percent if they are located within 1/4 mile of high-quality transit.

The City is updating its ADU ordinance to reflect and exceed State laws. The updated ordinance is proposed to eliminate parking requirements for ADUs with fewer than 3 bedrooms and to only require 1 parking space for units with 3 or more bedrooms. It further proposes to eliminate parking when the ADU is located within one block of any micro-mobility station, anticipating future development of bike/scooter share in Fresno.

The City proposes to eliminate all minimum parking requirements for residential uses within 200 feet of a high-frequency transit stop and in the Downtown – Core (DTC) Zone District
E

E

P

P

Zoning Code § 15-2407 – Required Parking for
Downtown Districts

§ 15-2408 – Required Parking for Mixed-
Use Districts and CMS District

§ 15-2409 – Required On-Site Parking
Spaces, Other Districts

§ 15-2413 – Parking Reductions,
Subsection B, Transit Accessibility

2 2
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points

The City is proposing to establish parking maximums for multi-unit residential uses pursuant to the ratios provided in Government Code Section 65915, subdivision (p).

P
1G Residential is permitted in the Buffer, Commercial Main Street, Commercial Regional Districts, Mixed-Use Districts and Downtown Districts. Caretakers units are allowed in all Commercial and Industrial Districts. Live/work units are allowed in the Office and Light Industrial Districts. Student housing is permitted in the Public & Institutional District

Additional enhancement points for updating the Development Code to permit residential in the Office District; to permit previously residential structures to return to residential uses no matter what the current zoning is; to expand residential uses in the Public & Institutional District.

E

P
Zoning Code § 15-802 – Use Regulations (Buffer)

§ 15-1102 – Use Regulations (Mixed-
Use)

§ 15-1202 – Use Regulations
(Commercial)

§ 15-1302 – Use Regulations
(Employment)

§ 15-1402 – Use Regulations (Public &
Semi-Public)

§ 15-1502 – Use Regulations
(Downtown)

1 6 1 2
1H The Development Code allows for Planned Developments. A PD may allow for greater development intensity (though not overall increased density) through modification of normal development standards.

The City allows for development standard concessions through Article 22 - Affordable Housing Density Bonus and allows for modification of height and density standards through Article 21 - TOD Height & density Bonus.

Waivers from development standards can be applied for historic structures, including historic residential structures.

The City is proposing to remove density limits in all Mixed-Use Districts and two Commercial Districts and allow housing development to occur ministerially in select areas.

E

E

E
Zoning Code

Fresno Municipal
Code
Article 59 – Planned Development
Permits

Article 21 - TOD Height & Density Bonus

Article 22 - Affordable Housing Density

§ 11-641. – Conditions for Variances

(Floodways – search for ”historic”)

§ 15-1504. – Site Design Development
Standards ( Downtown – search for
“historic”)

1 1
1I Skip – none existing nor proposed
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
1J In 2020 the City was awarded a Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant to conduct five programs: 1) update the 6th cycle Housing Element – in progress, 2) Identify Catalyst Sites for housing throughout the City and provide infrastructure and/or site plans for selected sites – in progress, 3) small-scale developer training – completed, 4) develop a housing trust fund ordinance – completed, 5) create free, pre-approved ADU standard plans – completed.

The City has enabled the conversion of lodges to dwelling units to help meet the immediate housing crises.

Additional enhancement points for removing density limits in all Mixed-Use Districts and two Commercial Districts and for allowing housing development to occur ministerially in select areas.

E

E

P

Resolution

Zoning Code
LEAP Resolution

Revised LEAP Application (see
electronic copy in Appendix 5)

§15-2735.5 Lodging to Dwelling
Conversions
1 6 1 2
2A Single-family units, duplexes, and housing in Downtown districts are approved through a ministerial process (Zone Clearance). ADUs are also approved ministerially and through the ordinance update will formalize this in the Code.

The City is proposing to remove density limits in all Mixed-Use Districts and two Commercial Districts and allow housing development to occur ministerially in select areas.

E

P
Zoning Code §15-4907 Summary of Primary Planning
Permits and Actions

ADU web page
3 3
2B The following documents help streamline development:

- General Plan Program EIR
- West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan EIR
- Downtown EIR
- S outhwest Fresno Specific Plan EIR
E EIR General Plan Program EIR

West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan
EIR

Downtown EIR

Southwest Fresno Specific Plan EIR

2 2
2C The City utilizes Accela to streamline permit processing.

Additional enhancement points for approving single-family units, duplexes, and housing in Downtown districts through a ministerial process (Zone Clearance). ADUs are also approved ministerially and through the ordinance update will formalize this in the Code.

Compliance with SB 35, streamlined approval process for affordable housing.

The City is proposing to remove density limits in all Mixed-Use Districts and two Commercial Districts and allow housing development to occur ministerially in select areas.

E

E

E

P
Accela system

Zoning Code

State law
Accela Application Portal

§15-4907 Summary of Primary Planning
Permits and Actions

ADU web page
2 1 2 4
2D Pre-approved ADUs are approved ministerially and receive a building permit within 14 days.

Standard single-family plans are processed within 7 days.

E

E
Internal process

Zoning Code
ADU Quick Start Guide Brochure 2 2
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
Mobile homes are processed within 14 days
S
tandardized multi-family plans are processed within 14 days if template and 21 if not template
2E Housing projects that are permitted by right do not require a hearing.

The City is proposing to make missing middle housing in the RS-4 and RS-5 Zone Districts permitted by right and to update the Development Code to permit duplexes by right in the RS Zone Districts.

E
P

§15-4907 Summary of Primary Planning
Permits and Actions
2 2
2F Use of Accela streamlines permit review processes, facilitating input from different departments through one integrated system.

C
reated ministerial, staff-level approval, for single-family homes, duplexes, ADUs, and Downtown housing projects.

C
ompliance with SB 35, streamlined approval process for affordable housing.

T
he City is proposing to allow housing development to occur ministerially in select areas.

E
E

E

P

Accela system
Z
oning Code
S
tate law
Accela Application Portal
§15-4907 Summary of Primary Planning
Permits and Actions
1 1
2G The Development Code created objective standards and offers “Certainty vs. Flexibility options” for the Residential and Mixed-Use zone districts. The Certainty option contains objective minimum standards whereas the Flexibility option allows for greater variation to create a unique development that still meets the intent of the zone district.

A
DUs are not subject to any non-objective standards, except where the consideration of a historic resource permits additional review.

T
he City is proposing to create objective design standards for historic districts and areas with previously adopted design guidelines in accordance with State law.

E
E

P

Zoning Code
S
tate law
§ 15-903. – Density and Massing
Development Standards (Single-Family)
§ 15-9 04. - Site Design Development
Standards (Single-Family)
§ 15-1003 . – Density and Massing
Development Standards (Multi-Family)
§ 15-1 004. - Site Design Development
Standards (Multi-Family)
§ 15-1 005. – Façade Design
Development Standards
§ 15-1 103. – Density and Massing
Development Standards (Multi-Family)
§ 15-1 104. - Site Design Development
Standards (Multi-Family)
§ 15-1 105. – Façade Design
Development Standards
1 1
2H The City uses Accela to coordinate and streamline the entitlement process.

The City has a public counter with staff to answer general zoning and application process inquiries, assist with application submittal, E
E
Accela system
I
nternal process
Accela Application Portal
Q
Less Scheduling
ADU web page
1 1
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
review public documents, and process select Zone Clearance applications.

A multi-department team & devoted housing liaison allocated to work together to eliminate barriers to housing projects.

An ADU “hotline” was established to create a central contact for ADU-related inquiries.

E
2I Single-family units, duplexes, and housing in Downtown districts are approved through a ministerial process (Zone Clearance). ADUs are also approved ministerially and through the ordinance update will formalize this in the Code. Ministerial review is typically faster than discretionary review.

Compliance with SB 35, streamlined approval process for affordable housing.

Additional enhancement points for promoting the One Fresno Housing Strategy through the creation of free, standardized ADU plans. Standardized multi-family plans are processed within 14 days if template and 21 if not template

E

E

E
Zoning Code

State law

Internal process
§ 15-4907 Summary of Primary Planning
Permits and Actions
1 1 2 3
2J Although the City has a master application form, most applications are submitted online into Accela, which has standardized fields.

E Accela system Accela Application Portal

1 1
2K Information on permit approvals is available through Accela.

City of Fresno webpage Plans and Projects Under Review posts larger/major projects with status updates.

Housing Element Annual Progress Reports.

E

E

E
Accela system

Webpage

Housing Element
APR
Accela Application Portal

Plans and Projects Under Review

Housing Element webpage

1 1
2L Skip - claiming points under 2E
2M Pre-application review allows applicants to review proposals with staff before formal submission.

Application submittal checklists allow project applicants to prepare all needed materials in advance of submitting an application.

Department managers meet regularly to discuss larger projects, helping to identify any issues in a timely manner, which assists in streamlining the approval process.

Use of Accela to streamline application and communications process.

Use of Bluebeam (Studio Sessions) software helps staff work more efficiently.

Applications are assigned a planner to help route them through the approval process.

Pre-approved ADU standard plans allow for a streamlined option for ADU development.

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

State law

Internal process

Accela system

Bluebeam system

Construction
Drawings
Application Submittal Checklists

Accela Application Portal

ADU Quick Start Guide Brochure

Free Pre-approved ADU Plans
1 1
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points

The City proposes to create pre-approved standard plans for missing middle housing types.

E

P
3A BUILD Act - provides exemption of the development impact fees on any replacement or reconstruction of an existing single family, duplex, triplex or fourplex unit that has been destroyed or demolished, where the use of the property will not change or be intensified.

Residential Infill Fee Waiver Program Ordinance - provides an exemption of certain fees and 50% reimbursement of sidewalk improvements on multifamily and/or single family residential projects on sites less than 5 net acres in size and substantially surrounded by urban uses, and located within an Infill Opportunity Zone, Bus Rapid Transit Corridor or Downtown Planning Area, as reflected in the Priority Areas for Development Incentives Map.

E

E
Fresno Municipal
Code
Article 4.12 – Exemption of Development
Fees on Certain Small Residential
Developments

Article 4.16 – Fee Waiver Program for
Certain Residential Infill Projects

3 3
3B ADUs are allowed anywhere there is an existing residential use, regardless of current zoning (i.e. a non-conforming house may have an ADU).

ADUs are not included in density calculations.

Permit approval to occur within 14 business days.

Pre-approved ADU standard plans offered to the public for free.

Dedicated ADU staff

The City is proposing to update its Code to include more permissive regulations:

1. ADUs may be conveyed to a non-profit for affordable
housing.

2. Attached ADUs allowed to be 50 percent of the size of the primary home or 1,250 square feet, whichever is less.

Detached ADUs are allowed to be the same size as the
primary home or 1,250 square feet, whichever is less.

3. No parking requirements for ADUs with 0-2 bedrooms.

E/P

E

E

E

E

P

Zoning Code

Internal process

State law

Construction
Drawings
§ 15-2754. – Second Dwelling Units,
Backyard Cottages, and Accessory
Living Quarters ( note: to be updated with
new ADU ordinance)

ADU Quick Start Guide Brochure

Free Pre-approved ADU Plans
2 2
3C Waived plan check fees for ADUs E ADU Quick Start Guide Brochure 1 1 3D A portion of the City’s PLHA funding is scheduled for rehabilitation of owner-occupied mobile homes.

The City permits and promotes Tiny Houses on Wheels to be used as an ADU and is proposing to permit them as a primary residence.

The City permits manufactured homes to be used as single-family homes on individual lots and as detached units in a cottage-court type arrangement.

E

E/P

E

PLHA plan

Zoning Code

Construction Plans

Guidebook

Resolution adopting PLHA

City of Fresno Permanent Local Housing
Allocation 5-Year Plan and Application
for Funding ( see page 9).

§ 15-2754. – Second Dwelling Units,
Backyard Cottages, and Accessory
1 1
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
The City’s pre-approved ADU plans can also be used as primary homes.

T
he City is developing an ADU & Small Homes Guidebook to promote these types of housing and provide a step-by-step guide through the development process.

T
he City is working with pre-fab small home buildings and proposing to pursue additional funding sources to promote cottage-court developments.

T
he City is proposing to permit Tiny Home Villages in select Zone Districts.

E

P

P

P

Living Quarters (note: to be updated with
new ADU ordinance)
§ 15
-2738. – Manufactured Homes
Free Pre-approved ADU Plans
T
iny Home Guide ( note: to be updated
with new ADU ordinance)
3E The Development Code contains requirements for bike parking and allows removal of car parking for bike parking.

D
evelopments near bus routes can be required to incorporate bus facilities.

T
he City offers free bus rides for seniors, disabled, Medicare Card holders, veterans, active military, and children under 12 years old; reduced fares for all other riders including Handy Ride fares which is an on-call para-mobility services; subsidized fares for Fresno State students and faculty to ride for free; and free rides to cooling centers.

T
he City added Bus Route 3 to serve the most northern part of Fresno and to provide access to the Junior College at the end of the route. Two new bus stops were added to this route.

A m
ultimillion-dollar project has been funded to make improvements to upgrade 63 bus stops along two high-frequency routes (Shaw and Cedar Avenues). This is in addition to 18 bus stops that were upgraded over the past several years as well as the addition of BRT stations which provide enhanced stations and amenities since its launch in 2018.

A
new bus route is being proposed to connect the employees in the Downtown and Southwest Fresno to employers in the Northpointe Industrial Park.

T
hrough the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant carshare, bikeshare, and vanpool programs are under development.

T
he City has a carpool program for employees.

T
he City has adopted a Complete Streets Policy and standard street plans include sidewalks and bike lanes.

T
he City staff is pursuing adoption of a crosswalk art policy.

E
E

E

E

E/
P
P

E

E

E

P

Zoning Code
A
dministrative Order
P
olicy
P
lans
§ 15-2429. – Bicycle Parking
V
MT Program
F
ares & Passes
H
andy Ride
Transit Improvements
Transform Fresno Clean Shared Mobility
Network
P
arking Permits and Regulations ( see
page 2)
C
omplete Streets Policy
S
tandard Street Plans ( see P51 - P55,
P60, P69, P70, P75, P78 – P81)
C
rosswalk Art ( was on the September
29, 2022 City Council agenda and then
tabled)
1 1
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
The City works to provide sidewalks in inner city where they are missing through CDBG funding.

Leverage implementation of a VMT mitigation program (under development) towards development of core active transportation projects. Part of the program will include a VMT reduction calculator that will reduce VMT when a project incorporates design elements to improve and encourage active transportation.

E

E/P

3F The City has adopted Universal Design standards. E Fresno Municipal Code
§ 11-110. – Universal Design Standard 1 1
3G Pre-approved ADU standard plans can be used to create cottage- court developments.

The City is proposing to create pre-approved standard plans for missing middle housing types.

E

P
Zoning Code

Construction
Drawings
§ 15-2723. – Cottage Housing
Developments (Pocket Neighborhoods)

ADU web page

1 1
3H Catalyst Housing Sites Program. LEAP grant funding to go towards development of plans and construction of infrastructure improvements for housing projects .

EPA Brownfields Grant - Phase I/II and a Clean-up Plan for Fresno Housing’s California Neighborhood housing site

Allowing sidewalks to be installed last so they are not damaged and need to be replaced.

Allowance of Standard Plans for Single and Multifamily

Impact Fee Waivers

Public Works deferral programs for undergrounding.

Infill project street improvement reimbursement program

New Growth Area project street improvement reimbursement program

50% reduction of various fees in the Downtown area

E/P

E/P

E

E

E

E

E

E

E
Resolution

Internal processes

Report

Plan

Fresno Municipal
Code
LEAP Resolution

Revised LEAP Application (see
electronic copy in Appendix 5)

Economic Expansion Act (see electronic
copy in Appendix 5)

Impact Fee Waivers (see electronic copy
in Appendix 5)

Article 4.14 Exemption From Payment of
Fees for Certain Types of Business

1 1
4A The City established a LHTF in July 2021. E Resolution LHTF Resolution 2 2 4B As part of the Mayor’s One Fresno Housing Strategy, the City will be investing in the creation of 125 ADUs. Total investment through 2025 is $5.625 million.

P Budget

Strategy
City of Fresno FY 2023 Budget includes
proposed budget, line-item details, and
Council motions and directions

City of Fresno One Housing Strategy

2 2
4C Ordinance 2021-022 added to Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4-203 and 4-204 allowing for sale of surplus property to developers for affordable housing.

E

Ord 2021-022 and
Municipal Code
Chapter 4, Article 2,
Surplus Real Property Municipal Code
Sections

Surplus Real Property Ordinance
2 2
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
Created a Project Administrator position to facilitate the function of ensuring any City-owned land would be made available later this year for affordable housing development.

E
Section 4-203 and 4-
204

Budget

City of Fresno FY 2023 Budget position
is identified on page B-150 under
Housing Division – General Fund. The
person for this position has already been
hired.

4D Fresno EIFD established and held public meetings. Projects financed may include affordable housing as authorized under the EIFD Law. Specific communitywide and regional benefits anticipated to be generated by the District includes 10,056 housing units within the District. The District is in an area designated entirely as Disadvantaged Community (DAC) sensus tracts based on CalEPA and CalEnvironScreen tool (version 3.0)
E Resolution

EIFD webpage

EIFD Resolution

2 2
4E Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno has funded and continues to fund affordable housing projects.

E Spreadsheet Successor Agency to RDA of Fresno -
Overview of Affordable Housing
Development from 2012-2022 (see
electronic copy in Appendix 5)
1 1
4F Local Housing Trust Fund is funded annually E Resolution Resolution 2021-201

1 1
4G General funds appropriated to the Local Housing Trust Fund account

FY 2023 Budget set aside $7 million General Fund money to go towards special services/tech and special projects related to housing.

FY 2023 Budget set aside $1.1 million for 12 new staff members dedicated to the creation of affordable housing and homeless shelters.

E

E
Resolution

Budget
Resolution 2021-201

FY 2023 Budget - Line Item Detail

Housing General Fund page 117

City of Fresno FY 2023 Budget
includes
proposed budget, line item details, and
Council motions and directions

1 1
4H
Staff allocated to pursue grants to partner with affordable housing developers to build affordable housing

Dedicated staff (Project Administrator) to shepherd housing projects through permitting and approval process to save the applicant time.

The City of Fresno receives entitlement funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Cal HCD). This funding is used to benefit low- and moderate-income persons residing in the City by strengthening and revitalizing communities through housing and neighborhood investment. There are 16 staff positions dedicated to the administration of these housing entitlement dollars and grants.

Developed the One Fresno Housing Strategy to initiate a longer and more strategic effort to confront the City’s housing needs.

E

E

E

E

E

Website

Budget
Homebuyer Resources

Housing and Community Development

City of Fresno FY 2023 Budget
includes
proposed budget, line item details, and
Council motions and directions

City of Fresno One Housing Strategy

City of Fresno FY 2023 Budget
Project
Administrator position is identified on
page B-150 under Housing Division –
General Fund. The person for this
position has already been hired.

Llaves De Tu Casa Iniciativa

1 8 1 2
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet (City of Fresno) Category
Number
Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted (E) or Proposed
(P)
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links to Documents or
Indicate that Electronic Copies are
Attached as Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
FY 2023 budget set aside $42 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to implement 47 housing and 24 homeless
recommendations in the One Fresno Housing Strategy.

Leveraged State Project Homekey funding to acquire and transform hotels into emergency housing

Promote homebuyer assistance programs

Additional enhancement points for the launch of the Llaves De Tu Casa Initiative, which is a financial education program open to all County of Fresno residents but with a focus on increasing Latino homeownership rates. A total of up to $22,000 could be available to qualified buyers under the Llaves De Tu Casa Initiative. Additionally, the initiative is designed to increase the homeownership rate for low- income, first-time homebuyers.

E

E

E
Total 56 10 66

Appendix 5: Additional Information and Supporting Documentation

Appendix 4: Examples of Prohousing Policies with Enhancement Factors

If a Prohousing Policy incorporates any of the enhancement factors specified in the Project Proposal Enhancement Factors chart, it will receive extra points as indicated therein.

Examples of such qualifying Prohousing Policies include the following:

Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use

• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in Location Efficient Communities
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Rezoning to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations. • Expanding density bonus programs to exceed statutory requirements by 10 percent or more in Location Efficient Communities.
• Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code section 65852.2 in Location Efficient Communities. • Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit law in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to promote greater development intensity in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Coupling rezoning actions with policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower income households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to lower income households.

Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes

• Ministerial approval processes for multifamily housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of specific plans in Location Efficient Communities.
• Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level in downtown commercial corridors and other infill locations. • Expedited permit processing for housing affordable to lower income households in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).

Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs

• Fee waivers for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Fee waivers or reductions for higher density housing in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Measures that reduce costs and leverage financial resources for transportation-related infrastructure or programs in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Adoption of universal design ordinances to increase housing choices and affordability for persons with disabilities in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Permitting innovative housing types, such as manufactured homes, recreational vehicles or park models, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).

Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies

• Targeting local housing trust funds to acquisition or rehabilitation of existing affordable units, or to affordable units at risk of converting to market rate uses, in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Marketing grants and other financial products for ADUs/JADUs in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool in a Low Resource or High Segregation & Poverty area (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Directing residual redevelopment funds or general funds to conservation or preservation of affordable housing in areas at high risk of displacement.

Appendix 4: Examples of Prohousing Policies with Enhancement Factors

LOCAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION

Local Early Action Planning Grant Application
State of California
Governor Gavin Newsom
Alexis Podesta, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Doug McCauley, Acting Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
Zachary Olmsted, Deputy Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
Housing Policy Development
2020 West El Camino, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/leap.shtml Email: [email protected]
January 27, 2020

LEAP Application Packaging Instructions
The applicant is applying to the Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) for a grant authorized underneath the Local Early Action Planning Grants (LEAP) provisions pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 50515 through 50515.05. LEAP provides funding to jurisdictions for the preparation and adoption of planning documents, process improvements that accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance in implementing the sixth cycle of the regional housing need assessment. If you have questions regarding this application or LEAP, email [email protected].

If approved for funding, the LEAP application is incorporated as part of your Standard Agreement with the Department. In order to be considered for funding, all sections of this application, including attachments and exhibits if required, must be complete and accurate.

All applicants must submit a complete, signed, original application package and digital copy on CD or USB flash drive to the Department and postmarked by the specified due date in the NOFA.

Applicants will demonstrate consistency with LEAP requirements by utilizing the following forms and manner prescribed in this application.
o Pages 3 through 14 constitute the full application (save paper, print only what is needed) o Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget: Including high-level tasks, sub-tasks, begin and end dates, budgeted amounts, deliverables, and adoption and implementation dates. o Attachment 2: Nexus to Accelerating Housing Production o Attachment 3: State and Other Planning Priorities
o Attachment 4: Required Resolution Template
o Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form (available as a download from the LEAP webpage located at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/leap.shtml o If the applicant is partnering with another local government or other entity, include a copy of the legally binding agreement; and
o Supporting documentation (e.g., letters of support, scope of work, project timelines, etc.) Pursuant to Section XII of the LEAP 2020 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) , the application package must be postmarked on or before July 1, 2020 , and received by the Department at the following address:

Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Housing Policy Development
2020 West El Camino Ave, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
LEAP NOFA Application Rev. 6/1/2020 Page 2 of 14

A. Applicant Information and Certification
Applicant (Jurisdiction)
Applicant’s Agency Type
Applicant’s Mailing Address
City
State California Zip Code
County
Website
Authorized Representative Name
Authorized Representative Title
Phone Fax
Email
Contact Person Name
Contact Person Title
Phone Fax
Email
Proposed Grant Amount $
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50515.03 through (d) of the Guidelines, all applicants must meet the following two requirements to be eligible for an award:

1. Does the application demonstrate a nexus to accelerating housing production as shown in Attachment 2? Yes No

2. Does the application demonstrate that the applicant is consiste nt with State Planning or Other Priorities shown in Attachment 3? Yes No Is a fully executed resolution included with the application package? Yes No Does the address on the Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form exactly match the address listed above? Yes No
Is the applicant partnering with another eligible local government entity? If Yes, provide a fully executed copy of the legally binding agreement.

Yes No
As the official designated by the governing body, I hereby certify that if approved by HCD for funding through the Local Early Action Planning Program (LEAP), the assumes the responsibilities specified in the Notice of Funding Availability and certifies that the information, statements and other contents contained in this application are true and correct.

Signature: Name:

Date: Title:

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B. Proposed Activities Checklist
Check all activities the locality is undertaking. Activities must match the project description. 1 Rezoning and encouraging development by updating planning documents and zoning ordinances, such as general plans, community plans, specific plans, implementation of sustainable communities’ strategies, and local coastal programs
2 Completing environmental clearance to eliminate the need for project-specific review 3 Establishing housing incentive zones or other area based housing incentives beyond State Density Bonus Law such as a workforce housing opportunity zone pursuant to Article 10.10 (commencing with Section 65620) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code or a housing sustainability district pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 66200) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code
4 Performing infrastructure planning, including for sewers, water systems, transit, roads, or other public facilities necessary to support new housing and new residents 5 Planning documents to promote development of publicly owned land such as partnering with other local entities to identify and prepare excess or surplus property for residential development 6 Revamping local planning processes to speed up housing production 7 Developing or improving an accessory dwelling unit ordinance in compliance with Section 65852.2 of the Government Code
8 Planning documents for a smaller geography (less than jurisdiction-wide) with a significant impact on housing production including an overlay district, project level specific plan, or development standards modifications proposed for significant areas of a locality, such as corridors, downtown or priority growth areas
9 Rezoning to meet requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(c)(1) and other rezoning efforts to comply with housing element requirements, including Government Code Section 65583.2(c) (AB 1397, Statutes of 2018)
10 Upzoning or other implementation measures to intensify land use patterns in strategic locations such as close proximity to transit, jobs or other amenities 11 Rezoning for multifamily housing in high resource areas (according to Tax Credit Allocation Committee/Housing Community Development Opportunity Area Maps); Establishing Pre-approved architectural and site plans
12 Preparing and adopting housing elements of the general plan that include an implementation component to facilitate compliance with the sixth cycle RHNA 13 Adopting planning documents to coordinate with suballocations under Regional Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) that accommodate the development of housing and infrastructure and accelerate housing production in a way that aligns with state planning priorities, housing, transportation equity and climate goals, including hazard mitigation or climate adaptation 14 Zoning for by-right supportive housing, pursuant to Government Code section 65651 (Chapter 753, Statutes of 2018)
15 Zoning incentives for housing for persons with special needs, including persons with developmental disabilities
16 Planning documents related to carrying out a local or regional housing trust fund 17 Environmental hazard assessments; data collection on permit tracking; feasibility studies, site analysis, or other background studies that are ancillary (e.g., less than 15% of the total grant amount) and part of a proposed activity with a nexus to accelerating housing production 18 Other planning documents or process improvements that demonstrate an increase in housing related planning activities and facilitate accelerating housing production 19 Establishing Prohousing Policies
LEAP NOFA Application Rev. 6/1/2020 Page 4 of 14

C. Project Description
Provide a description of the project and each activity using the method outlined below, and ensure the narrative speaks to Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget. a. Summary of the Project and its impact on accelerating production b. Description of the tasks and major sub-tasks
c. Summary of the plans for adoption or implementation
Please be succinct and use Appendix A or B if more room is needed.

LEAP NOFA Application Rev. 6/1/2020 Page 5 of 14

D. Legislative Information
District # Legislator Name
Federal
Congressional
District
State Assembly
District
State Senate
District
Applicants can find their respective State Senate representatives at https://www.senate.ca.gov/, and their respective State Assembly representatives at https://www.assembly.ca.gov/.

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Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget: (if more room is needed, duplicate Attachment 1 or add attachment labeled Attachment 1A) Tas
k Est.

Cost Begin End Deliverable Notes
Total Projected Cost $
Include high-level tasks, major sub- tasks (Drafting, Outreach, Public Hearings and Adoption), budget amounts, begin and end dates and deliverables. If other funding is used, please note the source and amount in the Notes section.

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Task Est Cost Begin End Deliverable Notes

1. Housing Element Update 1/4/2022 9/30/2023 Updated Housing Element for 6th
cycle RHNA
Total Cost: $190,000
1a. Community Engagement 60,000$ 1/4/2022 9/30/2023 Workshops and materials
1b. Research and initial draft 105,000$ 1/4/2022 12/31/2022 1c. Improve Sites Inventory
Tracking
25,000$ 6/1/2021 12/31/2021 Streamlined
Housing Element
Sites tracking
system
1d. HE Final Draft & City Council
Adoption
8/1/2023 9/30/2023

2. Housing Trust Fund 12/1/2020 8/31/2021 Model HTF
Ordinance
Total Cost: $50,000
2a. Community Engagement 20,000$ 4/1/2021 7/31/2021 Workshops and materials
2b. Research and draft ordinance
and operating structure
30,000$ 12/1/2020 7/31/2021
2c. Final draft ordinance & City
Council Adoption
6/1/2021 8/31/2021
Attachment 1A: Detailed Project Timeline and Budget
City of Fresno LEAP Grant Application for the
Building a Foundation: Housing Acceleration Project

3. Implement a Small-Scale
Developer Training Program
6/1/2021 12/31/2021 development 101
materials
Total Cost: $16,000
3a. Training course 14,000$ 7/1/2021 9/31/2021
3b. Compose materials 2,000$ 10/1/2021 12/31/2021

4. Catalyst Housing Sites & ADU
Demonstration
8/1/2021 9/30/2023 Shovel-ready
projects
Total Cost: $365,000
4a. Update infill inventory and
identify sites
20,000$ 8/1/2021 8/31/2022 Updated inventory +
list of sites
Re: Inventory, we may be able
to augment with EPA
Brownfields funding. Should
this be possible, we would like
to examine also updating our
web interface to make this
information widely accessible.
4b. Create site plans and
infrastructure plans for Catalyst
and ADU demonstration sites
325,000$ 8/1/2021 9/30/2023 10-15 site and
infrastructure plans
4c. Community Engagement 20,000$ 8/1/2021 9/30/2023 Workshops and materials

5. Update ADU ordinance, create
pre-approved designs and
marketing/guidebook material
6/1/2021 9/30/2023 Updated ADU
ordinance, pre-
approved ADU
designs, and
marketing/guidance
materials
Total Cost: $179,000
5a. Research and draft text
amendment
20,000$ 10/1/2021 12/31/2021
5a-1 Final draft amendment &
City Council Adoption
11/1/2021 12/31/2021
5b. Create pre-approved ADU
designs
89,000$ 5/3/2021 9/30/2022 7 pre-approved
designs
City Council also allocated
$50k to this program
5c. Create ADU marketing/guide
materials
20,000$ 5/3/2021 9/30/2022
Total Projected Cost $ 750,000$
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Include high-level tasks, major sub-tasks (Drafting, Outreach, Public Hearings and Adoption), budget amounts, begin and end dates and deliverables. If other funding is used, please note the source and amount in the Notes section.

Attachment 2: Application Nexus to Accelerating Housing Production Applicants shall demonstrate how the application includes a nexus to accelerating housing production by providing data regarding current baseline conditions and projected outcomes such as a reduction in timing, lower development costs, increased approval certainty, increases in number of entitlements, more feasibility, or increases in capacity. An expected outcome should be provided for each proposed deliverable. If necessary, use Appendix B to explain the activity and its nexus to accelerating housing production.

Select at least one *Baseline**Projected ***Difference Notes Timing (e.g., reduced
number of processing
days)
Development cost (e.g.,
land, fees, financing,
construction costs per
unit)
Approval certainty and
reduction in
discretionary review
(e.g., prior versus
proposed standard and
level of discretion)
Entitlement streamlining
(e.g., number of
approvals)
Feasibility of development
Infrastructure capacity
(e.g., number of units)
Impact on housing supply
and affordability (e.g.,
number of units)
* Baseline – Current conditions in the jurisdiction (e.g. 6-month development application review, or existing number of units in a planning area) **Projected – Expected conditions in the jurisdiction because of the planning grant actions (e.g. 2-month development application review)
***Difference – Potential change resulting from the planning grant actions (e.g., 4-month acceleration in permitting, creating a more expedient development process) LEAP NOFA Application Rev. 6/1/2020 Page 8 of 14

Attachment 3: State and Other Planning Priorities Certification (Page 1 of 3) Applicants must demonstrate that the locality is consistent with State Planning or Other Planning Priorities by selecting from the list below activities that are proposed as part of this application or were completed within the last five years. Briefly summarize the activity and insert a date of completion.

State Planning Priorities
Date of
Completion Brief Description of the Action Taken
Promote Infill and Equity
Rehabilitating, maintaining, and improving existing infrastructure that supports infill development and appropriate reuse and redevelopment of previously developed, underutilized land that is presently served by transit, streets, water, sewer, and other essential services , particularly in underserved areas.

Seek or utilize funding or support strategies to facilitate opportunities for infill development.

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
Promote Resource Protection
Protecting, preserving, and enhancing the state’s most valuable natural resources, including working landscapes such as farm, range, and forest lands; natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitats, and other wildlands; recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open space; and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection.

Actively seek a variety of funding opportunities to promote resource protection in underserved communities.

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
Encourage Efficient Development Patterns
Ensuring that any infrastructure associated with development, other than infill development, supports new development that does the following:
(1) Uses land efficiently.

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Attachment 3: State and Other Planning Priorities Certification (Page 2 of 3) (2) Is built adjacent to existing developed areas to the extent consistent with environmental protection.
(3) Is located in an area appropriately planned for growth. (4) Is served by adequate transportation and other essential utilities and services. (5) Minimizes ongoing costs to taxpayers.

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
Other Planning Priorities
Affordability and Housing Choices
Incentives and other mechanisms beyond State Density Bonus Law to encourage housing with affordability terms.

Efforts beyond state law to promote accessory dwelling units or other strategies to intensify single- family neighborhoods with more housing choices and affordability.

Upzoning or other zoning modifications to promote a variety of housing choices and densities.

Utilizing surplus lands to promote affordable housing choices.

Efforts to address infrastructure deficiencies in disadvantaged communities pursuant to Government Code Section 65302.10.

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
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Attachment 3: State and Other Planning Priorities Certification (Page 3 of 3) Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing Stock
Policies, programs or ordinances to conserve stock such as an at-risk preservation ordinance, mobilehome park overlay zone, condominium conversion ordinance and acquisition and rehabilitation of market rate housing programs.

Policies, programs and ordinances to protect and support tenants such as rent stabilization, anti- displacement strategies, first right of refusal policies, resources to assist tenant organization and education and “just cause” eviction policies.

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
Climate Adaptation
Building standards, zoning and site planning requirements that address flood and fire safety, climate adaptation and hazard mitigation.

Long-term planning that addresses wildfire, land use for disadvantaged communities, and flood and local hazard mitigation.

Community engagement that provides information and consultation through a variety of methods such as meetings, workshops, and surveys and that focuses on vulnerable populations (e.g., seniors, people with disabilities, homeless, etc.).

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
Certification: I certify under penalty of perjury that all information contained in this LEAP State Planning and Other Planning Priorities certification form (Attachment 2) is true and correct.

Certifying Officials Name:

Certifying Official’s Title:

Certifying Official’s Signature: Date:

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Attachment 4: Required Resolution Template
RESOLUTION NO. [insert resolution number]
A RESOLUTION OF THE [INSERT EITHER “ CITY COUNCIL ” OR “COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS”] OF [INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] AUTHORIZING

APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING SUPPORT

GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code 50515 et. Seq, the Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) is authorized to issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) as part of the Local Government Planning Support Grants Program (hereinafter referred to by the Department as the Local Early Action Planning Grants program or LEAP); and WHEREAS, the [insert either “City Council” or “County Board of Supervisors”] of [insert the name of the City or County ] desires to submit a LEAP grant application package (“Application”), on the forms provided by the Department, for approval of grant funding for projects that assist in the preparation and adoption of planning documents and process improvements that accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance to implement the sixth cycle of the regional housing need assessment; and WHEREAS, the Department has issued a NOFA and Application on January 27, 2020 in the amount of $119,040,000 for assistance to all California Jurisdictions; Now, therefore, the [insert either “ City Council ” or “County Board of Supervisors”] of [insert the name of the city or county] (“Applicant”) resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. The [insert the authorized designee’s TITLE ONLY] is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and submit to the Department the Application package; SECTION 2. In connection with the LEAP grant, if the Application is approved by the Department, the [insert the authorized designee’s TITLE ONLY] of the [insert the name of the City or County] is authorized to submit the Application, enter into, execute, and deliver on behalf of the Applicant, a State of California Agreement (Standard Agreement) for the amount of [$ enter the dollar amount of the Applicant’s request ], and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to evidence and secure the LEAP grant, the Applicant’s obligations related thereto, and all amendments thereto; and SECTION 3. The Applicant shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the NOFA, and the Standard Agreement provided by the Department after approval. The Application and any and all accompanying documents are incorporated in full as part of the Standard Agreement.

Any and all activities funded, information provided, and timelines represented in the Application will be enforceable through the fully executed Standard Agreement. Pursuant to the NOFA and in conjunction with the terms of the Standard Agreement, the Applicant hereby agrees to use the funds for eligible uses and allowable expenditures in the manner presented and specifically identified in the approved Application.

ADOPTED ON [insert the date of adoption], by the [insert either “City Council” or “County Board of Supervisors”] of [insert the name of the City or County] by the following vote count:

AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
[Signature of Attesting Officer]
___________________________________________APPROVED
[Signature of approval]
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
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Attachment 3: State and Other Planning Priorities Certification Note: The text in the printed and signed application was cut off in some places, so the full text is being included below as well.

State Planning Priorities
Promote Infill and Equity
Rehabilitating, maintaining, and improving existing infrastructure that supports infill development and appropriate reuse and redevelopment of previously developed, underutilized land that is presently served by transit, streets, water, sewer, and other essential services, particularly in underserved areas.

This grant; 2019
The Catalyst program will include infrastructure plans for transit-supported infill development; The City has also been working with the EPA to do planning and environmental remediation in infill areas in underserved communities.

Seek or utilize funding or support strategies to facilitate opportunities for infill development.

This grant; ongoing
This grant would directly support infill development; The City also regularly seeks grants for infrastructure and brownfields in infill areas.

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
2012; 2014
The City passed the Infill Development Act which looked at barriers, incentives, and created the infill inventory, which this grant would update; The General Plan policy requires roughly half of all new development be infill.

Promote Resource Protection
Protecting, preserving, and enhancing the state’s most valuable natural resources, including working landscapes such as farm, range, and forest lands; natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitats, and other wildlands; recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open space; and landscapes with locally unique features and areas identified by the state as deserving special protection. 2015; 2017
2017- Parks Master Plan adopted, outlining needs to preserve parks and open space. 2015 - Bluff Overlay District protects the San Joaquin River environs.

Buffer District is a border between urban and agricultural lands.

Actively seek a variety of funding opportunities to promote resource protection in underserved communities.

This grant
By opening more infill opportunities (requiring less water and driving), it lowers housing strain on unincorporated fringe (also helping to protect farmland); additional development in underserved areas bring in new parks & trails.

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
Our Council works closely with the San Joaquin River Conservancy to ensure the SJR environs are protected. Transit and access decisions have supported ensuring access to residents from all over the city.

Encourage Efficient Development Patterns
Ensuring that any infrastructure associated with development, other than infill development, supports new development that does the following:
(1) Uses land efficiently.
2014; 2015
Our General Plan and Development Code require that new development use land efficiently. Annexations must be contiguous, Code requires more traditional and efficient patterns, getting closer to grid and connections between land uses. (2) Is built adjacent to existing developed areas to the extent consistent with environmental protection.
2014; 2015
Annexations must be contiguous to city limits and must anticipate connection with established and future neighborhoods.
(3) Is located in an area appropriately planned for growth. 2015
Our General Plan outlines growth areas 1 and 2, permitting growth in area 1, where infrastructure exists to support new development. (4) Is served by adequate transportation and other essential utilities and services. 2015
Development in growth area 1 is infrastructure-ready and will be adequately served by utilities and services. New neighborhoods will be served by walking, bike, and auto infrastructure, with bus routes added when critical residential density is met.
(5) Minimizes ongoing costs to taxpayers.
2014
The General Plan requires that new development pays its fair share of costs to not place a burden on existing neighborhoods. The Code endeavors to get the form right the first time, so retrofits are not necessary.

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
2020
The City just adopted Vehicle Miles Traveled thresholds pursuant to SB 743.

Using VMT as the transportation metric under CEQA will further incentivize infill development.

O
ther Planning Priorities
Affordability and Housing Choices
Incentives and other mechanisms beyond State Density Bonus Law to encourage housing with affordability terms.
2015; this grant
TOD bonus permits more density along BRT. Higher density tends to be more affordable based on economies of scale. Housing Trust Fund can support affordable housing efforts. ADUs also typically rent for less than market rates.

Efforts beyond state law to promote accessory dwelling units or other strategies to intensify single-family neighborhoods with more housing choices and affordability.

This grant
Will allow us to update our ordinance and look for ways to even surpass the State in permissibility. We were the 1st city to allow tiny homes as ADUs; will make it easier for homeowners by giving free pre-approved designs and a demonstration corridor.

Upzoning or other zoning modifications to promote a variety of housing choices and densities.
2015; this grant
Our Code greatly increased density and this grant will help with an Overlay to increase it even more in transit-supported areas.

Utilizing surplus lands to promote affordable housing choices. 2012; this grant
The infill inventory and the update that would be supported by this grant will include publically owned land that has development potential.

Efforts to address infrastructure deficiencies in disadvantaged communities pursuant to Government Code Section 65302.10.

This grant; ongoing
The City routinely applies for grants to upgrade and install infrastructure in disadvantaged communities. This grant would additionally support it by creating infrastructure plans for sites in disadvantaged communities.

Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing Stock
Policies, programs or ordinances to conserve stock such as an at-risk preservation ordinance, mobilehome park overlay zone, condominium conversion ordinance and acquisition and rehabilitation of market rate housing programs. 2015; 2020
Our Housing Division monitors housing at-risk of conversion and has pursued grants for mobile home maintenance. The Code has a condominium conversion ordinance and a mobile home park zone district.

Policies, programs and ordinances to protect and support tenants such as rent stabilization, anti-displacement strategies, first right of refusal policies, resources to assist tenant organization and education and “just cause” eviction policies. 2019-20
The City has an Anti-Displacement task force, which is currently reviewing some further strategies for housing stability.

Other (describe how this meets subarea objective)
This grant
The ADU ordinance update and designs will make it clearer on how to convert/add housing units.

Climate Adaptation
Building standards, zoning and site planning requirements that address flood and fire safety, climate adaptation and hazard mitigation.

Ongoing
The City has flood plain development restrictions; enforces building standards; strives for a 4-minute fire response standard, and has climate (GHG) and hazard mitigations plans.

Long-term planning that addresses wildfire, land use for disadvantaged communities, and flood and local hazard mitigation.

Ongoing
The General Plan, Code, and Specific Plans plan for harmonious land use for disadvantaged communities. The City has fire, flood, and other hazard mitigation plans.

Community engagement that provides information and consultation through a variety of methods such as meetings, workshops, and surveys and that focuses on vulnerable populations (e.g., seniors, people with disabilities, homeless, etc.).

Ongoing; this grant
This grant will include community engagement opportunities. Community engagement through various methods and for vulnerable groups is conducted on all major plans.

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Jennifer Clark
06/30/2020

Director, Planning & Development

City of Fresno

2600 Fresno Street, Room 3065

Fresno, CA 93721

Dear Director Clark:

I write on behalf of Every Neighborhood Partnership in support of the City of Fresno

Planning & Development Department’s proposal to the State of California Department of

Housing and Community Development to fund the Building a Foundation: Housing

Acceleration Project (the Project) through the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant

Program.

The Project’s collection of five programs will together accelerate housing development

in key areas throughout the city, including on transit-supported corridors and

hard-to-develop sites. It will increase financial feasibility of selected developments by

supporting pre-development work alongside a community engagement process and will

also lay the foundation for increased housing production in the long-term by updating

the City’s Housing Element and through preparing for the establishment of a Housing

Trust Fund.

The goal of accelerating housing development, resulting in more housing options for

Fresnans, is especially meaningful to our organization whose mission is to see more

equitable housing and development that includes community members in the planning

process. In particular, there is a strong interest to see the housing elements updated

along with an establishment of a housing trust fund. All pre-development that supports

catalyst sites in transit-served and hard-to-develop areas complements our

organization’s efforts to connect multigenerational families with affordable and

appropriate housing in key geographic areas that provide accessible options for

residents to travel in safer and healthier environments.

We strongly support this grant application and the focus on accelerating housing and

providing mechanisms to enable housing production over the long-term. In the event

this proposal is funded, we look forward to staying engaged and supporting the voice of

our community through the implementation of each program within the Building a

Foundation Project.

Sincerely,

Artie Padilia

Executive Director

Every Neighborhood Partnership

June 30, 2020
Jennifer Clark
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street, Room 3065
Fresno, California 93721

RE: Support for LEAP Grant: Building a Foundation Program

Director Clark,
The purpose of this letter is to provide support on behalf of the Fresno Housing Authority (Fresno Housing) for the City of Fresno’s Planning and Development Department’s (City of Fresno) proposal to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development to fund the Building a Foundation: Housing Acceleration Project (the Project) through the Local Early Action Planning Grant Program.

Fresno Housing works to create vibrant communities, build quality -affordable housing and empower nearly 50,000 residents throughout the county of Fresno. As an affordable housing developer since 2010, Fresno Housing has created over 2,100 quality housing units that are energy efficient, and include community engagement space or o th er amenities contributing to a vibrant community.

The City of Fresno’s goal to accelerate housing development through the Project is ambitious and necessary , and will ultimately result in more housing options for low- income families in Fresno. As you know, the affordable housing shortage in Fresno and throughout the state has caused a severe rent burden for low-income families. The City of Fresno’s goal is especially meaningful to Fresno Housing and our collaboration with Fresno’s Developing the Region’s Inclusive and Vibrant Economy (D RIVE) Initiative. Fresno Housing and the permanent affordable housing component of the DRIVE Initiative is innovating to help low -income families overcome barriers to equitable, affordable housing and reduce rent burden by creating generational change for historically underserved families in the place that matters most to them.

This collaboration aligns with, and is supported by the planning best practices included in the Project, specifically surrounding high opportunity areas, investment in infill areas supported by a local Housing Trust Fund, and accessory dwelling units (ADU) as they relate to wealth creation and additional housing unit opportunities.

The Project complements Fresno Housing’s mission to develop well-d esigned quality housing that supports families, strengthens neighborhoods and builds vibrant communities. The Project also lays the foundation for increased housing production in the long -term by updating the City of Fresno’ s Housing Element. Fresno Housing looks forward to continued colla boration with the City of Fresno on the Project and several other planning processes such as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Element updates, with the goal of facilitating more development opportunities for affordable housing options in our community.

Again, Fresno Housing is submitting this support letter for the City of Fresno’s grant application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development to fund the Building a Foundation: Housing Acceleration Project through the Local Early Action Planning Grant Program.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Preston Prince
Chief Executive Officer

4270 N. BLACKSTONE AVE, SUITE 212, FRESNO, CA 93726 PH. 559.485.1416 FAX 559.485.9109 [email protected] WWW.FRESNOMETMIN.ORG

Jennifer Clark 06/30/2020
Director, Planning & Development
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street, Room 3065
Fresno, CA 93721

Dear Director Clark:

I write on behalf of Fresno Metro Ministry in support of the City of Fresno Planning & Development Department’s proposal to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development to fund the Building a Foundation: Housing Acceleration Project (the Project) through the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Program.

The Project’s collection of five programs will together accelerate housing development in key areas throughout the city, including on transit-supported corridors and hard-to-develop sites. It will increase financial feasibility of selected developments by supporting pre-development work alongside a community engagement process and will also lay the foundation for increased housing production in the long-term by updating the City’s Housing Element and through preparing for the establishment of a Housing Trust Fund.

The goal of accelerating housing development, resulting in more housing options for Fresnans, is especially meaningful to our organization, which has been working diligently the past 5 years to encourage Equitable TOD that includes affordable housing in mixed-use zoned areas along the Blackstone BRT corridor as part of our Better Blackstone Initiative work. We are also now working closely and making plans and commitments with partner St. Rest Baptist Church and EDC to do similar work to help implement the Elm Avenue Revitalization Plan in Southwest Fresno. Fresno Metro Ministry’s mission/vision is: Learning, Connecting and Engaging to Achieve Health People and Healthy Places in Fresno. We are doing this by connecting community economic and affordable housing development to encouragement of multi-modal streetscape and transportation systems that can support equity, inclusion and access for disadvantaged communities.

We strongly support this grant application and the focus on accelerating housing and providing mechanisms to enable housing production over the long-term. In the event this proposal is funded, we look forward to staying engaged and supporting the voice of the residents and businesses in Central and Southwest Fresno communities through the implementation of each program within the Building a Foundation Project.

Sincerely,
KR Bergthold
Keith Bergthold, Executive Director

June 30, 2020
Jennifer Clark
Director, Planning & Development
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street, Room 3065
Fresno, CA 93721
Dear Director Clark,

I write on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area in support of the City of Fresno Planning & Development Department’s proposal to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development to fund the Building a Foundatio n: Housing Acceleration Project (the Project) through the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Program.

The Project’s collection of five programs will together accelerate housing development in key areas throughout the city, including on transit-supported corridors and hard-to-develop sites. It will increase financial feasibility of selected developments by supporting pre -development work alongside a community engagement process and will also lay the foundation for increased housing production in the long-term by updating the City’s Housing Element and through preparing for the establishment of a Housing Trust Fund.

The goal of accelerating housing development, resulting in more housing options for Fresnans, is especially meaningful to our organization, whose mission is to put “God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes communities and hope.” In particular, the pre-development support for Catalyst Sites in transit-served and hard-to-develop areas and the creation of the Infill Overlay District for transit corridors would complement our organization’s current efforts to invest in the development of affordable infill ownership housing near transit; while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gases. Habitat is currently working with the City of Fresno to develop a 10.4 acre subdivision that will meet the precise intent of this funding in Southeast Fresno.

To date, and for nearly 35 years, Habitat Greater Fresno Area has partnered with the City of Fresno to help homeowners build, strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable shelter. This relationship with the City has been key to our yielding meaningful outcomes. Together, we have exclusively served those who are between 30 to 80 percent of the area median income. Our efforts have been instrumental in improving living conditions for over 1,000 local residents including but not limited to:
• Creating positive academic outcomes for children in low income households • Curving negative health outcomes by helping residents secure safe and decent shelter • Increasing the local tax base through home ownership
• Supporting the creation of generational wealth; and ultimately • Helping residents realize the American dream, and thereby reaching true economic prosperity There is yet much work still be done. As such, we strongly support this grant application and the focus on accelerating housing and providing mechanisms to enable housing production over the long-term. In the event this proposal is funded, we look forward to staying engaged and supporting the voice of our community through the implementation of each program within the Building a Foundation Project. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Building Together,

Matthew Grundy | CEO
Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area

4991 E. McKinley Suite 123,
Fresno CA 93727
P: 559.237.4102
F: 559.456.9192
www.habitatfresno.org
www.HabitatFresno.org

HFHGFA Board of Directors
Glenda Hill, Chair
Rene Moncada
Robin Stith
Tom Flanigan
Dave Marler
Jacob Dixon
Breck Conner
Lisa Casarez
Dave Marler
Steve Jones

CEO
Matthew Grundy
General Counsel
Robert Abrams

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-100 ECONOMIC EXPANSION ACT
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 100

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE " ECONOMIC
EXPANSION ACT"
WHEREAS, the Economic Expansion Act was authored by then-City Councilmember Lee Brand, and approved on a 6- 1 vote in 2016; and WHEREAS, the Act was enacted to improve the City' s ability to grow existing businesses and expand the City's tax base by providing measurable incentives; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to amend the Act to incentivize new residential development in the Infill Opportunity Zones as defined in the Fresno General Plan, which will contribute to the economic goals of the Act; and WHEREAS, the City desires to expand the area in which mixed-use projects may qualify for project revenue sharing incentives, which contributes to economic goals of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Act as amended will provide a mechanism for developers to apply to pay a reduced water capacity fee when building new residential developments in Infill Opportunity Zones, and to apply for reimbursement for offsite improvements on qualified mixed-use projects south of Herndon along the Blackstone corridor; and WHEREAS, incentivizing development in the Infill Opportunity Zones is in the public interest and furthers the goals set forth by the Fresno General Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:

SECTION 1. The Council hereby adopts the attached Exhibit " A" Amended Economic Expansion Act as a formal Council policy.
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Date Approved: 04/ 10/ 2017
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SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon the effective date of the Water Capacity Fees.

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CITY OF FRESNO
I, YVONNESPENCE, CityClerkof the Cityof Fresno, certifythattheforegoing resolutionwasadoptedby the Councilofthe Cityof Fresno, at a regularmeetingheld on the
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AYES : Baines, Bredefeld, Caprioglio, Chavez, Soria, Olivier NOES : None
ABSENT Brandau
ABSTAIN None
Mayor Approval: Aril
10th , 2017
Mayor Approval/ No Return: NIA 2017
Mayor Veto: _ N/ A 2017
Council Override Vote N/ A 2017

YVONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
BY:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DOUGLAS T. SLOAN
City Attorney
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Amanda Freeman Date
Deputy City Attorney
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CITY OF FRESNO

ECONOMIC EXPANSION ACT
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The following policies are enacted to improve the City' s ability to attract new business, grow existing businesses and expand our tax base with carefully crafted, measurable incentives and initiatives.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Preface 3
Article I Definitions 4- 6
Article II Purpose of Act 6- 7
Article III Accountability and Compliance with Better Business Act 7 Article IV Prioritizing Economic Incentives 7- 8
Article V City Economic Incentives 8
1) Reduction and abatement of Development Impact Fees 8- 10 2) Reimbursement for Offsite Improvements from Project 10- 11 3) Project Revenue Sharing Incentives 11- 13
4) Indirect Financial Incentives 13- 14
Article VI Database Inventory of Industrial Land 14
Article VII Local Venture Capital Fund 14- 15
Article VIII Focus on Small Business 15- 16
Article IX Preparing our Workforce 16- 17
Article X Career Technical Education 17- 18
Article XI Transparency 18
Article XII One Year Review 18
Article XIII Effective Date 18

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PREFACE
The overarching goals of this Act are to facilitate citywide economic expansion, restore core City services and create community wide wealth through lower unemployment and higher wages improving the quality of life for all of our citizens. The three goals are interrelated and can only progress sequentially. We need to achieve region wide economic expansion where unemployment drops to and remains at statewide averages under 10% for a sustained period of time. This will have a transformative affect citywide and will dramaticallyescalate the City's tax base. A substantiallyhigher tax base will provide necessary funding for City core services including public safety, public works and parks. The quality of life for all of our citizens will benefitfrom having adequate public safety, sound infrastructure, well- maintained neighborhoods, and parks.

Substantiveimprovementsin qualityof life in our City will makeour City more viable for business attraction, expansion and startups, which will further the cycle of reinvestment back into our community.

We must offer more than economic incentives to achieve full economic expansion for our City. Quality of life issues are essential for economic recovery. New businesses want a City that offers amenities that will attract quality employees including a successful school system, parks and trails, adequate public safety, entertainment and sports venues and educational opportunities, including a strong local university. A vibrant downtown will attract young people and foster support of a " tech hub". Our challenge is not only to attract young people, but also to retain our best and brightest that leave our City.

Performance based incentive policies are presented to stimulate investment in industrial areas, revitalization areas and broad based citywide economic expansion and minimize financial risk to the City. Offeringfinancialincentiveswith no accountabilityor objective measure of success will not make substantive improvements. We need to insure that incentives invested by the City produce jobs and economic expansion in a consistent and measurable manner.

This Act provides a road map for the practical and effective use of City resourcesto support job creation, economic expansion and citywide revitalization.

Lee Brand, Fresno City Councilmember District 6

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ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS
Angel Investor
An Angel is usually an affluent businessperson who provides capital for a business startup in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. Some investors form networks to share research and pool their investment capital.

Better Business Act
The City adopted the Better Business Act in 2009. This Act provides due diligence policies to be invoked whenever a for profit or not for profit organization requests financial assistance from the City exceeding $ 1, 000, 000.

Business License Fees
Business license fees apply to all businesses located within the City limits. They are assessed based on the quarterly sales revenues of the business.

Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education is a term applied to schools, institutions, and educational programs that specialize in skilled trades, applies sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation.

City
City" means the City of Fresno, a municipal corporation.

General Fund
Revenues of the City that are not otherwise restricted as to their use, including monies from local property and sales tax, and other revenue sources. The General Fund pays for City services such as police; fire; public works; elected offices; City Manager; City Clerk; City Attorney; parks and recreation, and community services.

Joint Powers Agreement
Joint Powers Agreement is a contract between a city, county, and a special district in which the city or county agree to perform services, cooperate with, or lend its powers to, the special district. They are permitted to under Section 6502 of the State of California Government Code.

Impact Fees
Fees adopted by the City requiring new developments to pay its proportional share of costs associated with providing necessary public infrastructure.

Infrastructure
Infrastructure includes facilities that support the daily life and growth of the City, such as roads, water and sewer lines, public buildings, parks and airport facilities.

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MitigationFee Act, better known as AB 1600 in CaliforniaGovernment Code permits local agenciesto establishand collectfees as a conditionof approvalfor a development project for thepurposeof defrayingthe costof publicfacilities.Mixed Use DevelopmentMixed
Use Developmentincludes a residentialcomponent and a commercialor retailcomponent in thesameproject area. New
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full-timejob ( 35 hoursper weekor more) is createdin theCity that addsto theCity's total job baseand involvesa newemployeeworking on- siteat a company's facilitythat is locatedin theCity.Offsite
ImprovementsOffsite
improvementsinclude access roads, sidewalks and curbs, sewers and water lines, and utilitylines Primary
Industries Primary
industriesare definedas thosethat exportproductsand servicesoutside the local economyand, as a result, have the highestjob multipliereffect and best economicimpact on the City.Property
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generalad valoremtax leviedon bothreal and personalproperty according to theproperty' s assessedvaluation and the tax rate. The City' s shareof propertytax revenues is approximately21% of thetotalfor propertieslocated within City limitsand approximately 14% for all otherpropertieslocated outside of theCity limitsand insidethe City's sphereof influenceas definedin the2035GeneralPlan. Proposer A
Proposeris alsoreferred to as "Developer." A Proposerapplying for an economicincentive offered in thisAct fromthe Cityfor the purposesof thispolicyshall be a ( 1) wholly private sector, for profit, entity, a ( 2) whollyprivate sector, not for profit, entity, a 3) combinationof( 1 and (2) or ( 4) a quasi-governmentalnot for profit entity. The entity can take the formof a soleproprietor, a generalpartnership, a limitedpartnership, a limited liability companyor a corporation, or a combinationthereof. Recapture Provision A
recaptureprovision in a contractual/development agreement that can result in a company ( Proposer) being requiredfinanciallyto repayany incentivesit benefitedfrom for whichit didnot meetcertain performancethresholds, such as job targets, capital investment levels or projecttimelines. Room
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The City Transient Occupancy Tax or TOT was originally developed to finance the City' s Convention Center complex that was built about 50 years ago. Subsequently, the City Council redirected the TOT taxes to supplement General Fund purposes. The City currently charges a 12% TOT for City hotels and motels.

Sales Tax
The current sales tax rate for the City is 8. 225%. The City' s share of sales tax revenues is approximately 8. 0% of the total ( e. g. the City would collect $ 8. 00 for every $ 100 of sales tax collected).

Secondary Industries
Secondary industries are defined as " people serving" industries ( e. g. residential development, retail, etc.) that generate a level of economic activity, but do not drive improvements in unemployment or income rates in the local economy.

Tax Exempt Bonds
When bonds are issued through public entities the securities are tax- exempt. This means the investors who purchase the bonds do not pay federal taxes.

Venture Capital Funds
Venture Capital is financial capital provided to early- stage, high potential, growth startup companies. The venture capital fund earns money by owning equity in the companies in which it invests.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE OF ACT
The purpose of this Act is to develop measurable economic development and revitalization incentive policies that support the creation of permanent full- time jobs; attract investment in distressed neighborhoods and infill areas; support new and expanding small businesses; and ultimately result in full economic expansion citywide.

Objectives of Act:

1. To lower the City's unemployment rate for a sustained period of time by supporting job creation;

2. To increase citywide property values and attract investment in industrial, infill and revitalization areas of the City that might not otherwise take place; and

3. To build a strong economic base of the City capable of supporting current and elevated levels of City services including public safety, public works, parks and other core services.

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Accomplishing the above stated objectives will substantively improve the City's economic health, enhance the delivery of core services and improve the quality of life for our residents.

ARTICLE III

ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH BETTER BUSINESS ACT
There must be accountability for any economic incentives offered by the City. Under this policy the City economic incentives are tied to Proposer performance standards or thresholds such as project type and location, job targets, production targets and/ or project timelines that will be clearly specified in an incentive agreement between the City and the Proposer. The City Attorney' s office and the City Controller will monitor al economic incentives offered to Proposers that are based upon future promises.

This Act is focused on developing specific economic incentives through abatement of development impact fees ( Article V, Item 1), reimbursement of offsite improvements from project generated revenue ( Article V, Section 2), and through participation in revenue sharing to incentivize private capital investment ( See Article V, Item 3), with an overall purpose of expanding the City' s economic base.

Projects that are eligible for abatement of development impact ' fees and/ or reimbursements for offsite improvements and are limited to one or both of those forms of incentives are not subject to the Better Business Act since those agreements pose no financial risk to the City. However, any proposed project in which the City agrees to share $ 1 million or more project generated revenue to incentivize private capital investment ( beyond waiving impact fees and/ or reimbursing for offsite improvements) is subject to the due diligence provisions of the Better Business Act, including subsequent amendments.

ARTICLE IV

PRIORITIZING ECONOMIC INCENTIVES
The application of economic incentives pursuant to the provisions of this Act will be consistent with the goals of the City' s 2035 General Plan and sound economic principles. The Economic Expansion Act provides direct incentives to projects that generate the highest job multiplier effect and support investment in revitalization areas within the City.

Consistent with the economic development goals of the 2036 General Plan, the Economic Expansion Act recognizes that the local economy is comprised of `primary' and ` secondary' business types.

Primary industry types are businesses that export products or services outside of the local economy and have the highest economic impact on the City. The Economic Development Action Plan of the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley

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identifies the following targets for economic developmentefforts, as they are highly concentrated in the region: 1) agribusiness, including food processing, agricultural technology; 2) manufacturing; 3) supply chain management and logistics; 4) e- commence and warehouse distribution; 5) health and medical care; and 6) renewable energy. The incentives provided in the Economic Expansion Act have been developed to support growth and expansion of these and similar primary industries in our City.

Secondary industry types are `people serving' businesses (e.g. retail and residential development) that generate a lower level of economic activity and do not have the same level of job multiplier effect as businesses from primary industries. However, the 2035 General Plan prioritizes real estate investments in older, distressed neighborhoods. The Economic Expansion Act provides tools to incentivize investment in revitalization areas within the City.

The City Manager shall evaluate each proposal and determine the industry type with recommendations to the Council.

ARTICLE V

CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION INCENTIVES The City wishes to provide three levels of direct local economic development and revitalization incentives ranging in value, benefit, and risk to the City in addition to other indirect incentives. The application and due diligence process for each level of incentive is commensurate with the potential benefit and risk to the City.

1. Reduction and Abatement of Development Impact Fees. Reducing or abating impact fees for certain eligible projects are the first and lowest value/lowest risks economic development incentive offered by the City.

Impact fees are adopted by the City to cover the cost of public infrastructure that is proportional to the impact of the new development. The City recognizes that some industrial, commercial and retail development projects ( depending on their type and location) have little to no impact on public infrastructure and/ or provide benefits to the City that offset the impact to public infrastructure. As a result, the City is updating its Impact Fee program to provide a new structure that takes into account the lower infrastructure costs associated with development in existing parts of the City.

The City has enacted legislation to allow the reduction and abatement of development impact fees for certain project types through the iDIFER Act, Commercial BUILD Act, and the Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Act.

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1 A. Projects Eligible for Reduction and Abatement of Development Impact Fees. Through the current legislation, the City can reduce or abate impact fees for projects meeting the following criteria:

Industrial projects, which:
o Support, leverage, or create expansion opportunities for Fresno' s existing industrial base;
o Are owner-occupied or have a long-term lease;
o Create jobs that are a good match for the four-county commute shed;
o Are located in an area where infrastructure already exists; o Are properly zoned industrial land; and
o Result in an increased assessed valuation.

Commercial buildings on vacant and underutilized lots that replace or reconstruct a building that was destroyed or demolished within established neighborhoods, which:
o Are of similar character and use as the previous structure; o Do not significantly expand or intensify the use on the property; o Are located in an area where infrastructure already exists; and o Are substantially similar in size to the building being replaced or reconstructed.

Specific Types of Development in Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods, which:
o Include grocery stores that meet certain criteria, professional and medical offices, banks and credit unions, or mixed use developments; and
o Are located in a CDBG targeted area; a census tract with 40% or more households at low or moderate income levels; within a one- half mile of the Blackstone Bus Rapid Transit ( BRT corridor) south of Shaw Avenue; are located in one of 18 former redevelopment areas.

B. Additional Project Type for Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Act. Recognizing the need to attract newly built and newly renovated hotels in disadvantaged neighborhoods, the Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Act will be amended to include newly built and newly renovated hotels that meet the location criteria specified in the Act and have a four- star rating or are of comparable quality. Relevant provisions of the Fresno Municipal Code are being amended concurrently and consistently with this Act ( See Bill B- 9, Ordinance 16-_). In addition, the project shall be determined by the City Manager to be of a type and quality of hotel establishment that adds value to the surrounding property owners and

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neighborhoods, including a thorough operation and management plan and a reputable operator with a proven track record.

C. Additional Project Type for Office, Retail Tenants and Residential Uses Locating in Downtown. Large office, retail and residential developers in the downtown area may be eligible for impact fee reductions as determined by a thorough review and evaluation of the developer' s operational plans, pro- forma statements and any Development Agreement, if applicable. To be eligible for full abatement of impact fees, a project must include a minimum of ten residential units or 10, 000 square feet of commercial development.

Developments below that threshold will receive 50% abatement of development impact fees. For an office and retail projects, the net value of impact fee reductions must be passed on directly to the prospective tenant to cover tenant improvement costs above the allowance set forth by the developer/ owner.

D. Additional Project Type for Professional Office Locating Citywide. Large office projects, of sufficient scope and specific purpose, shall be eligible for impact fee reductions. These businesses must generate a minimum of 250 net new full time jobs and produce net new taxes for the City. Acceptable businesses shall include but not be limited to call centers, company headquarters, software companies, health care entities and similar business types. The iDifer Act will be amended to accept professional offices that are properly zoned to accept professional offices and meet the 250 minimum job creation requirements. Relevant provisions of the iDifer Act are being amended concurrently and consistently with this Act ( See Resolution 2016- 41). If the business is leasing space from a developer of a newly constructed building the net value of impact fees reduction must be passed on directly to the prospective tenant to cover tenant improvement costs above the allowance set forth by the developer/ owner. The City Manager shall review and approve these types of projects pursuant to the iDifer Act.

E. Application Process for Reduction and Abatement of Development Impact Fees. IDIFER, Commercial BUILD, and the Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Act outline the specific application process. In each case, City staff work with the proposer to complete an application, which is routed to the City Manager for approval.

F. Reporting Requirements. IDIFER, Commercial BUILD, and the Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Act outline the specific reporting requirements. In each case, the City Manager is required to bring an annual report to the City Council for review as a part of the annual report required by the Mitigation Fee Act.

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G. Additional Project Type for New Residential Developments located in Infill Opportunity Zones. Recognizing the benefits of newly built residential developments in Infill Opportunity Zones, such developments may pay a fifty percent reduction in water capacity fees so long as the following criteria are satisfied:
a. The development project is located entirely within an Infill Opportunity Zone, as established by the Fresno General Plan;
b. The development project is either newly constructed residential development or newly renovated residential development; and c. Necessary water transmission infrastructure is already in place.

Applications for the fee reduction shall be submitted to the City Manager, at or before the time of building permit approval. Applications for fee reduction shall not be submitted until after approval of all discretionary planning entitlements, except that applications for fee reductions can be submitted concurrently with applications for design review.

The City Manager shall approve the application upon a determination the Applicant meets the criteria set forth above. Any decision of the City Manager under this Article may be appealed de novo to the City Council by the aggrieved person ( appellant), by filing a written request with the City Clerk stating the grounds for appeal and signed by appellant, within fifteen 15) days of the date of service of the decision of the City Manager. After public hearing, the Council shall have the authority to confirm, modify, or overrule the decision of the City Manager and the decision of Council shall be final. For purposes of this article, service of the decision shall be the date said decision, if written, is mailed to the appellant. If no appeal is timely taken to the Council, the decision of the City Manager shall become final.

2. Reimbursement for Offsite Improvements From Project Generated Revenue.

Utilizing new revenue directly generated by the proposed project to reimburse the developer for offsite improvements triggered by the project is the second level of economic development incentive offered by the City. This incentive can offer a higher value of incentive for the proposer while still offering a low degree of risk to the City, as the proposer would pay for the improvements at the time of development and be reimbursed by the City as local revenues are generated from the project. Examples of revenues generated directly by a project include property tax, sales tax, business license fees, and room occupancy taxes.

A. Projects Eligible for Revenue Sharing for Offsite Improvements.

Industrial projects, which:
o Support, leverage, or create expansion opportunities for Fresno' s existing industrial base;
o Are owner- occupied or have a long- term lease;

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o Are located in an area where infrastructure already exists; o Are properly zoned industrial land; and
o Result in an increased assessed valuation.

Mixed Use projects, which:
o Are located within one- half mile of the Blackstone Bus Rapid Transit corridor south of Herndon Avenue and within one- half mile of the Ventura- Kings Canyon Bus Rapid Transit corridor; o Are zoned Mixed Use;
o Include residential uses; and
o Are consistent with the City' s Development Code requirements for Mixed Use zone districts.

Mixed Use, Residential and Commercial projects, which:
o Are located within the Fulton Corridor Specific Plan boundaries; o Are properly zoned; and
o Are consistent with the City' s Development Code requirements for applicable projects.

B. Application Process for Revenue Sharing for Offsite Improvements Reimbursement — The application process for securing reimbursements for offsite improvement shall follow the guidelines of the application process for abatement or reduction of development impact fees and shall require a majority vote of the Council to determine eligibility for reimbursement of offsite improvement costs. In addition to the information required by the iDifer Act, Commercial Build Act and the Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Act, the City Manager shall provide the Council a schedule of the projected local tax dollars generated by the project, the total estimated value of offsite improvements, and an estimate of the length of time needed to reimburse the Proposer for the required off site improvements.

C. Reporting Requirements. The City Controller shall provide an annual report to the Council during the month of December updating the status of each development project that is participating in the Offsite Improvements Reimbursement incentive from the City. The report shall include the following:
1) A detailed accounting of the value of all financial incentives provided during the calendar year for offsite improvements reimbursement; 2) The number of new jobs created or jobs preserved from the projects participating in the Offsite Improvements Reimbursement Incentive; and

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3) A direct comparison of the offsite improvements completed by the Proposer and the total capital costs of the project expended by the Proposer.

3. " Project Revenue" Sharing to Incentivize Capital Investment. Utilizing new revenue directly generated by the project to incentive private, capital investment is the third level of economic development incentives offered by the City. This type of incentive agreement is reserved for unusually large and publicly beneficial projects. As a result, more thorough analysis and due diligence is required as detailed below. The shared revenue will be reimbursed to the Proposer after the City receives it.

A. Projects Eligible for Revenue Sharing to Incentivize Capital Investment.

Industrial projects:

The City shall offer revenue sharing subsidies to offset capital investment costs for qualified industrial projects. In order to be considered for revenue sharing incentives a project must generate at least 500 new jobs. Where legally permissible, City may require 50% of the new jobs to be offered to local residents. The duration and amount of the subsidy will vary depending upon the following criteria:
1) The overall size and scope of the proposal and it' s projected economic impact on the City;
2) The overall cost to the City for economic incentives offered; 3) A cost- benefit analysis weighing the overall incentive costs with the projected economic benefits to the City;
4) The aggregate level of initial investment by the proposer in land acquisition and real property improvements including
infrastructure, facilities, fixtures, and equipment;
5) The application of performance based incentives that are tied to specific performance criteria such as job creation and net increases in City revenues creating a situation where there is little or no risk to the City; and
6) The overall financial condition of the City General Fund.

Eligible revenue sharing subsidies include property and sales taxes subject to applicable laws), hotel room taxes ( TOT), business license taxes and any other local revenue stream generated directly by the project.

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Large Scale Mixed Use Projects — A large scale mixed use development in the Fulton Corridor Specific Plan area may qualify for revenue sharing subsidies from the city if it is determined to have a catalytic impact on downtown. The City Manager shall review and evaluate large scale mixed- use developments that are of sufficient size such that they will have a catalytic impact on downtown revitalization. The general requirements for consideration of revenue sharing are: 1) approximately 500 residential units and/ or 2) approximately 500, 000 net leasable office/ retail space. The master planned project must also generate at least 100 full time jobs upon completion. Where legally permissible, City may require 50% of the new jobs to be offered to local residents. The City Manager shall have the discretion to be flexible in the strict numerical unit numbers or commercial square footage numbers if it can be determined that the proposed project has a catalytic impact on downtown revitalization.

B. Application Process - Any net City subsidy in excess of $ 1, 000, 000 shall follow the due diligence guidelines of the Better Business Act as discussed in Article III. The City Manager shall review and evaluate all net subsidies less than $ 1,000,000 and include them in a report to the Council. A majority vote of the Council is required for approval.

C. Reporting Requirements: The City Controller shall provide an annual report to the Council during the month of December updating the status of each development project that is participating in the Revenue Sharing incentive from the City. The report shall include the following:
1) A detailed accounting of the value of all financial incentives provided during the calendar year by project;
2) The number of new jobs created or jobs preserved from the projects participating in the Revenue Sharing incentives; and
3) A direct comparison of the value of the Revenue Sharing compared to the Proposers total capital costs of the project.

4. Other Indirect Financial Incentives. The City shall offer other direct and indirect financial incentives to qualified proposers as determined by a review and evaluation by the City Manager and approved by the Council.

Below is a list of other direct and indirect financial incentives:

1. Low Interest Rate Bond Financing:

The City may assist by writing a letter of support to help a successful Proposer in finding low interest rate bond financing through available resources including but

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2. Tax Credits:

The City may assist by writing a letter of support for a project, a successful Proposer in applying for tax credits, including but not limited to New Market Tax Credits, Historical Tax Credits, California Competes Tax Credits, and Statewide Communities Infrastructure Program.

3. Recycled Water Rebate/ Rate Reduction:

Where economically feasible and legally permissible, the City shall have the authorization to offer recycled water from City owned facilities to approved projects. The price reduction may be up to 100% of the City Master Fee Schedule rates for a period between 1 year and 10 years.

4. PG& E Enhanced Economic Development Rate:

Qualified businesses either expanding existing operations or locating in Fresno or Fresno County can receive electrical rates of up to 30% reduction for up to 5 years.

ARTICLE VI

DATABASE INVENTORY OF INDUSTRIAL LAND
Policy Resolution: The City shall maintain a database inventory of vacant industrial zoned land within the City limits and its sphere. City staff shall work directly with the private sector real estate brokerage firm selected pursuant to the Asset Management Act adopted in 2014 by the Council in selling surplus properties with a priority being placed on industrial properties.

The private sector asset management firm shall assist the City in working with private investors in trying to assemble contiguous land parcels sufficient in size to meet the land size, infrastructure, transportation access and other requirements of the prospective industrial users.

ARTICLE VII

LOCAL VENTURE CAPITAL FUND
Some states including Georgia, New Mexico and Pennsylvania utilize Venture Capital Funds for the purpose of funding new start up businesses to add jobs. Venture Capital is financial capital provided to early- stage, high potential, growth startup companies.

The venture capital fund earns money by owning equity in the companies it invests in.

Most venture capital firms focus on high tech businesses.

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An essential component of attracting venture capital investors is the establishment of our City as a hub for high tech. Startup activity in the U. S. is concentrated in cities that have creative class appeal and amenities such as a revitalized urban core and walkable neighborhoods, to attract young entrepreneurs. The growing activity in our downtown and formation of tech companies like Bit Wise could be the start of making for entrepreneurial tech activity. The Silicon Valley/ San Francisco urban area alone accounted for approximately $ 11 billion in venture capital dollars.

Local sources for venture capital funds include San Joaquin Capital, the Central Valley Fund, the Central Valley Venture Forum ( through the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship), the CSUF Foundation and The Central Valley Angel Group. The Central Valley Fund serves Central California providing private capital for small and medium sized established businesses to finance stage growth and expansion with a target investment of$ 2 to $ 10 million.

Local investors formed the San Joaquin Fund and the Central Valley Angel Fund. San Joaquin Capital is a newly formed fund focused on series ' A' rounds for high growth technology startups up to $ 5 million. This Angel Fund group will focus on $ 1 million plus investment opportunities. Both groups are welcome additions to assist local startup businesses.

Policy Resolution: The City shall take the lead in assembling a stakeholder network including the City, the Central Valley Fund, the San Joaquin Fund, the Central Valley Angel Group Fund, the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Central Valley Business Incubator ( CVBI), the Water, Energy & Technologies ( WET), the CSUF Foundation, local area business leaders, and the Greater Fresno Chamber of Commerce to explore forming a local Venture Capital Group focused on Fresno regional based entrepreneurs for new technologies.

This Venture Capital Group would bring all of the stakeholders together and help connect qualified local entrepreneurs, venture capital investors, and investment bankers.

ARTICLE VIII

FOCUS ON SMALL BUSINESS
The Small Business Administration ( SBA) defines small business as an enterprise having fewer than 500 employees. According to U. S. Census data in 2011 99. 7% of businesses in the U.S. have fewer than 500 employees. Small businesses employ over half of the private sector workforce and have generated over 65% of net new jobs in the U. S. since 1995.

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According to the US Census Bureau data in 2010, 88% of the businesses in the United States and California have five or fewer employees, employ more than 31 million people, generate $ 2. 4 trillion in revenues and account for 17% of the national GNP.

There are 4 million micro- businesses in California.

Business Retention and Expansion
Only 2% of new jobs come from relocations within the United States. The remainder comes from expansion of existing businesses or the creation of new companies.

Accordingly, City resources and economic development efforts should focus on new small business startups and encouraging and assisting existing business to expand their operations.

Many economists believe start- ups are the most reliable job creators. Studies have shown that new firms are responsible for nearly all of the nation' s net new job growth.

The National Bureau of Economic Research that there is no systematic relationship between the size of a firm and job growth. In fact, the number of stock IPO' s over $ 50 million has dramatically dropped since the 1990' s.

Cities and states can spend substantial amounts of money and resources chasing down the " big fish" prospective employer in a very competitive market. There is often a gross disparity between the actual new jobs created and tax base benefits for the city or state compared to the economic development incentives expended to attract the big fish.

The City needs to be the catalyst to promote small business and chart a clear course to access capital to help cash flow to start a new business or expand an existing business.

The Fresno Food Expo is an excellent example of promoting and growing local small businesses in our City.

Policy Resolution: The City shall re-evaluate the Local Small Business Ordinance to strengthen it and provide more resources to implement policies encouraging and supporting small business in the City.

Later this year, an expansive and detailed Local Small Business Ordinance will be introduced to fully implement the goals outlined in this Act.

ARTICLE IX

PREPARING OUR WORKFORCE
There are two primary components to creating sustainable economic expansion in our community. The specific policies contained in this Act are designed to elevate the demand side of the economy through carefully crafted economic incentives. The other primary and necessary component is to the raise the supply side by having a trained and capable work force in our community to fill in the newly created jobs. Because of

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past decades of poverty and under performance in our school system we have a substantial portion of our population lacking in education and requisite job skills.

There some promising programs currently underway in our community addressing the issue of poverty and focused on bringing families out of poverty through education and job training. The Fresno Bridge Academy has demonstrated a high degree of success by moving families out of poverty with over 80% of the people enrolled in the program.

Policy Resolution: The City shall actively work with community stakeholders and support the Fresno Bridge Academy and similar programs in the community to keep the focus on reducing poverty in our community. A corollary to preparing our workforce is the development of a comprehensive career technical education program in our community. See Article X below.

ARTICLE X

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION ( CTE)
Fresno must do more to offer career technical education ( CTE) and career paths for its students.

Our local schools districts should partner with the State Center Community College District, Fresno State University, Workforce Investment Board, trade unions, other private and nonprofit organizations, Fresno County and the City of Fresno to assess our job needs and job training requirements, and integrate these job training programs into the private market. Career technical training also includes hands- on- training and internships to better prepare students for their chosen field. The City of Fresno has a full array of non- college technical job opportunities for potential future employees. They include auto and bus mechanics, drivers, computer techs, construction trades and related jobs. The City should develop a formal on- the- job internship program for these types of jobs and work closely with local schools for internship placements.

For many years, there has been serious discussion of the need to offer vocational training for high school students to prepare them for jobs in the building industry, manufacturing, medical and other industry clusters
One of the essential elements to economic expansion is to have a trained work force sufficient to provide the labor necessary for both expansion of existing businesses and new businesses locating in our City. This can best be accomplished through using industry clusters to connect the major stakeholders ( employers, education and students). The initial plan should be to support the Advanced Manufacturing Cluster as a model to advance local job creation.

Policy Resolution: The City shall explore and evaluate its support and commitment of resources to partner with the State Center Community College District, Fresno Unified

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School District, Central Unified School District, and Clovis Unified School District to assist in developing a vocational school.

ARTICLE XI

TRANSPARENCY
Consistent with applicable law, all documents related to the application for economic incentives pursuant to this Act shall be available to the public on the City' s website.

Written reports shall also be available to the public in the City Clerk' s office.

ARTICLE XII

ONE- YEAR REVIEW
The provisions of this Act shall be reviewed at a regularly scheduled Council meeting approximately one year from the passage of this Act to evaluate its effectiveness and to make necessary amendments to implement the goals of the Act.

ARTICLE XIII

EFFECTIVE DATE
This resolution shall take effect XXXXXXXX.

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April 7, 2017 RECEIVED council Adoption.

Mayor Approval:

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SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL OF COUNCIL ACTION FOR APPROVAL OR VETO At the Council meeting of 4/6/ 17, Council adopted the attached Resolution No. 2017- 100, entitled, A resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, amending the Economic Expansion Act", 11: 00 A. M. # 3 Scheduled Matter, ID# 17-459, by the following vote:

Ayes Caprioglio, Chavez, Baines III, Bredefeld, Olivier and Soria Noes: None

Absent: Brandau
Recused: None
Please indicate either your formal approval or veto by completing the following sections and executing and dating your action. Please file the completed memo with the Clerk' s office on or before April 17, 2017. In computing the ten day period required by Charter, the first day has been excluded and the tenth day has been included unless the 10th
day is a Saturday,
Sunday, or holiday, in which case it has also been excluded. Failure to file this memo with the Clerk' s office within the required time limit shall constitute approval of the ordinance, resolution or action, and it shall take effect without the Mayor' s signed approval.

Thank you.

APPROVE / NO RETURN:

VETOED for the following reasons: ( Written objections are required by Charter; attach additional sheets if necessary.)
Date:

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COUNCIL OVERRIDE ACTION: Date:

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IMPACT FEE WAIVERS
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
City of Fresno
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version: 1ID 22-51 Name:

Status:Type: Action Item Agenda Ready
File created: In control:12/20/2021 City Council
On agenda: Final action:1/13/2022
Title: Annual Review and Acceptance of the FY 2021 Summary of Impact Fee Waivers.

Sponsors: Public Works Department
Indexes:

Code sections:

Attachments:

1. 21-942 Summary of Approved Impact Fee Waivers, 2. 21-942 Summary of Public Infrastructure Funds Received FY21.xlsx
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, P.E., Director
Public Works Department
BY: ANDREW J. BENELLI, P.E., City Engineer/Assistant Director Public Works Department, Traffic Operations & Planning Division

SUBJECT
Annual Review and Acceptance of the FY 2021 Summary of Impact Fee Waivers.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council review and accept the FY2021 Summary of Impact Fee Waivers.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Incentive Program requires an annual report to City Council that lists all the Development Impact fee waivers processed in the last fiscal year. The attached files provide a listing of the FY2021 fee waivers that were approved for each participating development project and include a breakdown for each impact fee program. The attached files also list the public infrastructure funds that the City has received to offset the revenue loss of waived or reduced development impact fees.

BACKGROUND
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infrastructure, consistent with Section 66000 et seq. of the California Government Code, generally known as the Mitigation Fee Act or AB1600. Fees collected by the City include Regional Street Impact Fees, New Growth Area Street Impact Fees, Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact Fees, Citywide Fire Facilities Impact Fees, Citywide Police Facilities Impact Fees, Citywide Park Facilities Impact Fees, Quimby Parkland Dedication Fees, Water Capacity Fees and Wastewater Capacity Fees.

Each development fee was established in accordance with an adopted nexus study. The law requires that impact fees bear a reasonable relationship to the impact of the proposed development. Developers can be charged no more than their “fairshare”under AB1600. Therefore, any waived or reduced fees are tracked against public infrastructure funds which may help offset the lost impact fee revenue. The Council has adopted the following impact fee waiver or reduction programs:
· iDIFER - Provides fee reductions for industrial and commercial developments that provide job creation or significantly increase property tax base. · BUILD Act - Provides fee reductions for construction of new homes that replace existing homes that are being demolished or have been destroyed by fire. · Commercial BUILD Act - Provides fee reductions for commercial or industrial developments that replace existing buildings being demolished or have been destroyed by fire. · Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods - Provides fee reductions for certain categories of projects in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. · Economic Expansion Act - Provides fee reductions and other incentives for projects that generate substantial taxes or provide employment.
· Businesses Impacted by High-Speed Rail Condemnation - Allows landowners to relocate without paying fees when property is condemned for High-Speed Rail. · Ventura / Kings Canyon Corridor Job Creation Act - Provides fee reductions for new development on the Ventura / Kings Canyon Corridor.
· Infill Incentive Program for Certain Residential Infill Projects - Provides fee reductions for multi- family projects that are under five acres and surrounded by existing development.

The full listing of waivers by incentive program, entitlement number, applicant and development location/address is attached to the staff report.

The Fire Impact Fee was increased in May 2019 when the Fire Department determined that they could no longer provide adequate response times in the area west of State Route 99 due to new homes and multi-family projects being constructed. The new fees were adopted with a Health and Safety Finding. Due to that “Finding”all new projects must pay the current fee, even if the project was initially approved before the increase. The Health and Safety finding also prohibits waiving the Fire Impact Fee. However, three of the Waiver Programs have exceptions that allow the Fire Fee to be paid from other sources. The two “Build Act” waiver programs assume that the impact of the previous building on the property was mitigated, for the existing house or building that is being (or City of Fresno Printed on 5/24/2022Page 2 of 4
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previous building on the property was mitigated, for the existing house or building that is being (or was) demolished. Residential projects pay per unit, so the size of the home or apartment does not alter the amount of the fee that is due. Commercial and industrial projects have Fire fees that are adjusted to match the size of the building. If the building is larger that the structure that was demolished, the developer is required to pay the Fire fee for the increase, but they receive credit for the Fire fee on the demolished building. The Infill Incentive Program also allows developers to avoid paying fire Impact fees. A General Fund transfer is provided to the Fire Department to backfill the waiver.

Total waivers from 2014 through today are summarized below, broken down by incentive program and by fee program:
· Commercial BUILD / Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods - $1,406,784.08 · iDIFER - $4,058,018.19
· Residential BUILD - $473,741.99
· Infill Incentive Program for Certain Residential Infill Projects - $254,562.55 Fees waived and the total amounts are listed below:
· Citywide Fire Facilities - $543,562.16
· Citywide Police Facilities - $1,522,575.10
· Citywide Park Facilities - $744,389.00
· Citywide Regional Streets - $913,029.52
· New Growth Area Major Streets - $910,997.96
· Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact Fee - $1,303,990.52
The grand total of fees waived from the 2014 inception to today is $5,938,544.26. Grants and other public infrastructure funds received by the City during this time period, which may help offset fee waivers, are listed below by fee program:
· Fire and Police - $0
· Parks - $10,491,902
· Regional Streets - $12,713,582
· New Growth Streets - $2,344,900
· Traffic Signals - $1,655,235
The grand total of public infrastructure funding received which may help offset fee waivers is $27,205,619.

ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
The annual fee waiver summary is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and does not require an environmental finding.

LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference does not apply as this item is only for acceptance of the annual update.

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact of implementing the staff recommendation of receiving the report.

Attachments:

Summary of Approved Impact Fee Waivers
Summary of Public Infrastructure Funds Received
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO RDA OF FRESNO

OVERVIEW OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
2012-2022
City of Fresno Fee Waiver Programs
Approved Commercial BUILD Act, Disadvantaged Neighborhoods, Economic Expansion Applications Infill Incentive Program Fee Waiver Application Tracking Fee Waiver Program
Planning
Entitlement
App. Number Applicant APN # Address
Living
Units
CMO
Approval
Date
Citywide Fire
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Park
Facility
Impact Fee
Citywide
Police
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Regional
Street
Charge
New
Growth
Major Street
Charge
Citywide
Traffic Signal
Mitigation
Impact Fee
Total Infill
Incentive Fee
Waiver
1 Infill Incentive P19-04853 Reza Assemi - Mural Dist. Lofts 466-132-10, 11 1740 Van Ness 28 9/24/21 $40,012.00 $85,036.00 $13,048.00 $6,711.01 n/a $9,800.00 2 Infill Incentive P19-05790 Granville-Assemi 452-041-05 971 E. Alhambra Ave,
1107 N. Van Ness Ave 18 - $26,730.00 $56,826.00 $8,712.00 $1,135.54 n/a $6,552.00 3 Infill Incentive
$254,562.55
Commercial BUILD Economic Disadvantaged Fee Waiver Application Tracking Fee Waiver Program
Planning
Entitlement
App. Number Applicant APN # Address
Building
Area
(sq. ft.)
CMO
Approval
Date
Citywide Fire
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Park
Facility
Impact Fee
Citywide
Police
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Regional
Street
Charge
New
Growth
Major Street
Charge
Citywide
Traffic Signal
Mitigation
Impact Fee
Total
Commercial
BUILD
Economic
Dis. Fee
Waiver
1 Disadvantaged
Neighborhoods C-14-096 Vallarta Supermarkets 442-101-05, 06, 09, 23 1951 W. Clinton Ave. 45,000 3/2/16 $10,620.00 - $29,925.00 $66,656.52 n/a $216,799.12 2 Economic Expansion
Act S-15-108 Granville Homes 466-132-18 1743 L Street Resi 6/22/16 $7,024.00 $44,224.00 $8,128.00 No Charge
Due n/a $4,911.52
3 Economic Expansion
Act S-15-109 Granville Homes 466-103-33 1752 L Street Resi 6/22/16 $1,756.00 $11,056.00 $2,032.00 No Charge
Due n/a $1,227.88
4 Replacement/
Reconstruction S-15-124 Family Dollar
461-272-09T, 10T, 11T, 16T,
17T 4007 E. Ventura St. 8,330 8/19/16 $1,965.88 - $5,539.45 $15,476.22 n/a $13,664.80 5 Economic Expansion /
Disavantaged
Neighborhoods Act C-17-044
Annadale Commons (Housing
Successor, Self-Help Ent.)
479-270-05T, 06T, 15T, 16T,
24T
1515 E. Annadale Ave.
101+ Resi 6/8/17 $23,520.00 $118,360.00 $18,160.00 $68,418.00 n/a $13,640.00 6 Disadvantaged
Neighborhoods C-17-035 Highway City Community Dev. 510-030-23 4718 N. Polk Ave. 5,560 6/29/18 $845.12 - $1,651.32 $8,302.53 $22,855.12 $9,375.56 7 Disadvantaged
Neighborhoods /
Ventura/Kings Canyon
Pilot Program P18-02234 GLMV Architecture / Taco Bell 461-727-18 4071 E. Ventura St. 2,400 4/24/19 n/a - $1,538.40 $3,046.12 n/a $30,520.80 8 Replacement/
Reconstruction P18-03670 BC Holdings / Starbucks 444-092-16, 17 2321 N. Blackstone Ave 6,400 6/19/19 $1,740.80 - $4,102.40 $8,030.68 n/a $8,916.00 9 Disadvantaged
Neighborhoods P18-03211
RL Davidson, Inc. / Courtyard by
Marriott 468-212-20T 808 M Street 156,703 7/30/19 n/a - $103,110.57 $10,517.62 n/a $102,242.00 10 Disadvantaged
Neighborhoods P19-01042
Blackstone and McKinley TOD
(Lingo) 451-064-16 1507 N. Blackstone Ave -
Approved
by Andrew
Benelli,
4/14/2020 n/a $267,256.00 $45,943.00 $46,040.65 n/a $47,645.00 $1,406,784.08
iDIFER Fee Waiver Application Tracking
Fee Waiver Program
Planning
Entitlement
App. Number Applicant APN # Address
Building
Area
(sq. ft.)
CMO
Approval
Date
Citywide Fire
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Park
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Police
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Regional
Street
Charge
New
Growth
Major Street
Charge
Citywide
Traffic Signal
Mitigation
Impact Fee
Total iDFER
Fee Waiver
Application
Tracking
1 iDIFER S-14-041 Freeway II LP 328-200-76 2722 E. Jensen Ave. 15,300 7/8/14 $3,745.35 n/a $10,536.92 $3,641.25 n/a $4,476.40 SUMMARY OF APPROVED IMPACT FEE WAIVERS FY21
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Approved Commercial BUILD Act, Disadvantaged Neighborhoods, Economic Expansion Applications 2 iDIFER S-14-017 Pana-Pacific Corporation 313-270-95S 838 N. Laverne Ave. 150,000 7/11/14 $22,500.00 n/a $63,300.00 $32,914.62 PM 2004-36 $49,287.52 3 iDIFER Whipple Industries 433-070-20 3292 N. Weber Ave. 20,000 9/9/14 $2,717.70 n/a $7,645.80 $3,633.00 n/a $3,298.40 4 iDIFER S-13-047 McCall Pacific LLC 458-020-70 175 N. Hughes Ave. 58,287 10/9/14 $8,129.85 n/a $22,871.98 $7,904.03 n/a $10,036.56 5 iDIFER S-14-035 Valley Iron, Inc. 329-090-01 3166 S. Cherry Ave. 60,000 10/13/14 $8,910.00 n/a $25,066.80 $8,662.52 $19,564.82 $11,968.48 6 iDIFER C-14-084 West Air Gases and Equipment 328-200-59S 2929 E. Dorothy Ave. 17,500 12/1/14 $5,177.37 n/a $14,588.77 $5,768.07 n/a $4,005.20 7 iDIFER S-15-013 Cummins Pacific LLC 328-300-03 2761 S. Cherry Ave. 22,400 2/2/15 $3,360.00 n/a $9,452.80 $3,266.71 n/a $7,350.72 8 iDIFER
S-13-050, S-
15-004 Producers Dairy Foods, Inc. 459-023-18, 50, 51, 60 250 E. Belmont Ave. 20,138 3/30/15 $3,459.99 n/a $9,749.57 $3,057.17 n/a $2,874.32 9 iDIFER S-15-083 JD Food/Certified Meat Products 487-042-13S 4671 E. Edgar Ave. 65,000 8/18/15 $9,750.00 n/a $27,430.00 $9,477.93 n/a $4,617.76 10 iDIFER S-14-062 Irritec USA, Inc. 453-160-02 1420 N. Irritec Way 4,700 9/29/15 $705.00 n/a $1,983.40 $979.82 n/a $1,460.72 12 iDIFER S-15-093 Trail Gear Inc. 455-205-12 5372 E. Pine Ave. 23,800 4/16/16 $3,570.00 n/a $10,043.60 $4,203.38 n/a $4,005.20 13 iDIFER S-15-098 Central Valley Trailer Repair 328-032-48 2974 S. East Ave. 56,810 5/16/16 $8,521.50 n/a $23,973.82 $8,284.93 n/a $18,659.52 14 iDIFER D-16-091 Scelzi Enterprises 328-290-04 2210 E. Annadale Ave. 86,950 5/16/16 $13,042.50 n/a $36,692.90 $12,450.90 n/a $28,554.72 15 iDIFER D-16-120 Tent City Canvas House 496-152-01 5714 E. Shields Ave. 10,000 5/16/16 $1,500.00 n/a $4,220.00 $2,084.98 n/a $1,696.32 16 iDIFER D-16-011 Lyons Magnus, Inc. 471-175-23 3158 E. Hamilton Ave. 73,927 5/27/16 $11,089.05 n/a $31,197.19 $15,414.09 n/a $18,471.04 17 iDIFER S-14-035 Valley Iron, Inc. 329-090-01 3114 S. Cherry Ave. 12,000 6/17/16 $1,800.00 n/a $5,064.00 $1,749.99 Do Not
Waive $2,026.16
18 iDIFER D-16-140 Modern Custom Fabrication, Inc. 481-140-19, 316-090-34 4922 E. Jensen Ave. 100,000 1/2/17 $15,000.00 n/a $42,200.00 Do Not
Waive
Do Not
Waive $32,842.64
19 iDIFER D-17-021 Ardent General/SJV Empire Glass 310-740-13 2960 N. Burl Ave. 8,024 2/1/17 Do Not
Waive n/a $5,335.96 $12,798.72
Do Not
Waive Do Not Waive
20 iDIFER D-17-016 Valley Wide Beverage 329-130-01 3525 S. East Ave. 226,976 3/13/17 $34,046.40 n/a $95,783.87 $50,820.00 $114,780.00 $16,067.92 21 iDIFER D-16-150 ProLogis Industiral (Ulta) 329-130-02, 11 850 E. Central Ave. 670,680 3/13/17 $101,943.36 n/a $199,191.96 $74,740.14 $210,279.72 $119,381.04 22 iDIFER S-15-122 North Pointe BP, LP 330-021-51S 3220 S. Northpoint Dr. 121,770 3/13/17 $18,265.50 n/a $51,386.94 $14,039.53 $24,499.22 $20,450.08 23 iDIFER D-16-145 Golden State FC, LLC (Amazon) 330-021-08, 23S 3575 S. Orange Ave. 855,000 3/17/17 $129,960.00 n/a $253,935.00 $179,545.86 $505,148.28 $297,540.00 24 iDIFER D-17-167 TMR Executive Interiors 458-270-01 1287 W. Nielsen Ave. 30,972 12/16/17 $3,179.08 n/a $6,211.76 $4,867.20 $13,870.80 $3,722.87 25 iDIFER D-17-130 Keiser Corporation 479-132-27 2470 S. Cherry Ave. 26,031 7/19/18 $3,956.71 n/a $7,731.21 $6,043.44 n/a $9,058.79 26 iDIFER P18-03184 Univesal Coatings 493-062-14S, 15S, 18S, 19S 5152 E. Dakota Ave. 14,677 9/4/18 $0.00 n/a $4,476.49 $3,502.80 n/a $5,254.37 27 iDIFER P18-02747
Speed Engineering & Performance
Corp. 493-020-41S 3843 N. Blattella Ln. 23,425 9/21/18 $0.00 n/a $7,145.24 $5,129.10 n/a $8,386.87 28 iDIFER P18-03894 Independent Electrical Supply 313-890-18S, 23S, 24S 698 N. Laverne Ave. 52,000 3/5/19 $0.00 n/a $15,860.00 $16,304.70 n/a $9,516.00 29 iDIFER P19-00539 Excelsior Metals Inc.
493-061-01, 02, 03, 04, 09, 10,
11, 12, 13
No address currently
assigned 159,600 3/28/19 $0.00 n/a $48,678.00 $58,380.00 n/a $57,136.80 30 iDIFER P19-01285 BVI Construction Inc. 493-062-02, 03, 37 5045 E. Dakota Ave. 10,500 5/1/19 $0.00 n/a $3,202.50 $4,378.50 n/a $3,759.00 31 iDIFER P19-01212 Valley Pacific Builders Inc. 493-062-21S 5115 E. Dakota Ave. 11,000 5/16/19 $0.00 n/a $3,355.00 $5,212.50 n/a $3,938.00 32 iDIFER P19-00762 Valley Power Systems 328-300-21 2761 S. Cherry Ave. 19,680 6/17/19 $0.00 n/a $8,304.96 $8,080.38 n/a $6,848.64 33 iDIFER P18-02747
Speed Engineering & Performance
Corp. 493-020-40S 3855 N. Blattella Ln. 21,503 6/17/19 $0.00 n/a $6,558.42 $5,671.20 n/a $7,698.07 34 iDIFER P19-05401 D.V. Kap Home 493-063-07S 5045 E. Dakota Ave. 74,776 12/12/19 $0.00 n/a $23,412.40 $29,496.09 n/a $27,451.60 35 iDIFER P20-01995 Keller Supply Company 493-063-38S 5027 E. Dakota Ave. 25,000 2/11/20 $0.00 n/a $7,825.00 $6,121.83 n/a $9,175.00 36 iDIFER P21-03615 G4 Enterprises Ltd. 330-021-82S 3611 S. Northpointe Dr. 469,596 4/20/21 $0.00 n/a $152,618.70 $73,243.30 $0.00 $0.00 37 iDIFER P21-01396 Costless Plumbing 310-132-16 1143 N. Cypress Ave 15,520 4/22/21 $0.00 n/a $5,044.00 $4,672.50 n/a $5,913.12 $4,058,018.19
Residential B.U.I.L.D. Fee Waiver Application Tracking
YEAR APP. NUMBER APP. TYPE Applicant/Owner APN STREET NO. DATE Citywide Fire
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Park
Facility
Impact Fee
Citywide
Police
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Regional
Street
Charge
New
Growth
Major Street
Charge
Traffic Signal
Mitigation
Impact Fee
Total
Residential
B.U.I.LD. Act
13 7645 NSFR Jebian Construction Inc. 328-173-15 2977 S. Clara Avenue 8/8/13 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 13 10270 NMF4 FMS Asset Management Inc. 303-112-35 483 W. Locust Avenue + 10/23/13 $439.00 $2,764.00 $508.00 n/a n/a $306.97 13 10271 NMF4 FMS Asset Management Inc. 303-112-34 487 W. Locust Avenue + 10/23/13 $1,756.00 $11,056.00 $2,032.00 n/a n/a $1,227.88 13 11186 NSFR Tachi Construction 461-303-18 541 S. Recreation Avenue 11/18/13 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 13 12354 NSFR New Century Builders Inc. 435-224-26 307 E. Fountain Way 12/19/13 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 14 3975 NSFR Juan Bravo 312-180-25S 2055 N. Cecelia Avenue 5/8/14 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 Prepared by F. Saburit, City of Fresno Public Works Department Page 2 11/23/2021 City of Fresno Fee Waiver Programs
Approved Commercial BUILD Act, Disadvantaged Neighborhoods, Economic Expansion Applications 14 6096 NSFR Juan Bravo 303-034-25 370 W. Minarets Avenue 6/30/14 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 14 9487 NSFR Bricker Construction Inc. 303-074-50 384 W. Spruce Avenue 10/1/14 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 14 9645 NSFR
Central Valley Infill Development/
Vincent Palacios 444-121-18 2114 N. Fruit Avenue 10/2/14 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 15 1444 NSFR Humberto Contreras 430-190-32 4716 E. Holland Avenue 2/13/15 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 15 1582 NSFR Integrity Building 303-093-15 51 W. Minarets Avenue 2/18/15 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 15 4296 NSFR Gleneagles Homes 451-131-08 1437 N. San Pablo Avenue 4/23/15 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 15 5081 NSFR Michael Duane Kludjian 436-282-22S 2741 E. Dakota Avenue 5/12/15 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 15 11930 NSFR Habitat for Humanity Fresno 479-174-13 2541 S. Lotus Avenue 10/9/15 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 15 11931 NSFR Habitat for Humanity Fresno 459-162-08 325 N. Effie Street 10/9/15 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 15 14628 NMF4 Brown Construction Inc. 459-322-17 146 N. Glenn Avenue 101+ 12/10/15 $1,317.00 $8,292.00 $1,524.00 n/a n/a $920.91 16 191 NSFR
Fresno Management Co./ DBA
Western Homes 445-263-27 2125 E. Clinton Avenue 1/8/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 668 NSFR Ray Abundo 451-064-15 1502 N. Calaveras Street 1/22/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 1814 NSFR Daniel Sotelo 426-041-02 733 W. Gettysburg Avenue 2/19/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 3987 NSFR Cen Cal Builders 467-183-11 1136 Mayor Avenue 4/12/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 4853 NSFR Giuliano DiCicco 415-685-26 5656 N. Brawley Avenue 4/29/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 4932 NSFR Carlos Horta 460-141-14 4335 E. Washington Avenue 5/3/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 5857 NMF3 Assemi Corporation 459-303-10 119 N. Van Ness Avenue 101+ 5/24/16 $439.00 $2,764.00 $508.00 n/a n/a $306.97 16 6081 NSFR Jebian Construction Inc. 478-083-40 1931 E. Lorena Avenue 5/27/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 6085 NSFR Jebian Construction Inc. 478-153-01 2201 S. Rose Avenue 5/27/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 6463 NSFR Luis Abel Cruz 460-142-17 4445 E. Washington Avenue 6/6/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 6508 NSFR Central Valley Infill Development 435-242-09 1045 E. Cortland Avenue 6/7/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 7203 NSFR CSJ Construction-Development 451-223-08 2210 E. Lamona Avenue 6/22/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 9377 NSFR Greg Scott 464-040-66 839 S. Crystal Avenue 8/8/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 10804 NMF2 McClure Plaster & Paint Inc. 504-101-08 7019 W Elgin Avenue 101+ 9/8/16 $439.00 $2,764.00 $508.00 n/a n/a $306.97 16 11709 NMF2 McClure Plaster & Paint Inc. 504-101-07 7035 W. Elgin Avenue 9/27/16 $439.00 $2,764.00 $508.00 n/a n/a $306.97 16 14752 NSFR Gleneagles Homes 444-124-25 2050 N. Adoline Avenue 12/6/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 14821 NSFR Craig A. Millison Inc. 465-171-05 1529 C Street 12/7/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 16 15272 NSFR Sean K. Day 459-282-04 3030 E. McKenzie Avenue 12/15/16 $539.00 $3,398.00 $624.00 n/a n/a $450.94 17 3665 NSFR 5 Star A/C & Construction 453-224-07 1341 N. Barton Avenue 3/31/17 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 17 4521 NSFR Michael Duane Kludjian 460-103-16 3303 E. Washington Avenue 4/21/17 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 17 5173 NSFR G B Walters Construction Inc. 444-031-33 1221 W. Clinton Avenue 5/4/17 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 17 5503 NSFR Juan Bravo 303-144-19 331 W. Beechwood Avenue 5/10/17 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 17 9067 NSFR Art Lancaster 312-535-09 2653 N. Blythe Avenue 7/14/17 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 17 14651 NSFR Bill & Toni Woody 303-212-29 7236 N. First Street 10/30/17 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 18 1281 NSFR GMC Development Inc. 456-231-24 981 N. Garden Avenue 2/1/18 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 18 1282 NSFR GMC Development Inc. 456-231-23 4842 E. Tyler Avenue 2/1/18 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 18 4335 NSFR RGWR Properties LLC 453-312-18 2225 E. White Avenue 4/11/18 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 B18 00209 NEW SFR Ly Nguyen 470-163-13 1040 S Backer Avenue 4/26/18 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 B18 00380 NEW SFR Star Housing Project Inc. 303-121-33 264 W. Locust Avenue 4/30/18 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 B18 02464 NEW SFR Le Mai Trinh 452-141-10 1725 E. Lewis Avenue 6/14/18 $758.00 $3,816.00 $586.00 n/a n/a $475.00 B18 03333 CUSTOM SFR G B Walters Construction Inc. 408-022-20 188 E. Warner Avenue 7/3/18 $779.00 $3,923.00 $602.00 n/a n/a $488.00 B18 03372 CUSTOM SFR Antolin Garza 487-122-10 4017 E. Vine Avenue 7/5/18 $779.00 $3,923.00 $602.00 n/a n/a $488.00 B18 06276 CUSTOM SFR Star Housing Project Inc. 303-091-37 159 W. Minarets Avenue 8/29/18 $779.00 $3,923.00 $602.00 n/a n/a $488.00 B18 07161 CUSTOM SFR S & R Construction 500-370-11S 7689 N. Briarwood Avenue 9/19/18 $779.00 $3,923.00 $602.00 n/a n/a $488.00 B18 10536 NEW DUPLEX Keyvan Abedi & Barad Mehri 452-082-11 2631 E. Clay Avenue 12/6/18 $588.00 $2,959.00 $454.00 n/a n/a $341.00 B19 01407 CUSTOM SFR DELFINO REYES 461-114-28 328 S. Maple Avenue 2/18/19 $779.00 $3,923.00 $602.00 n/a n/a $488.00 B18 10482 CUSTOM SFR ROBIN GOLVBECK 465-216-04 236 E. Stanislaus Street 6/28/19 $779.00 $3,923.00 $602.00 n/a n/a $488.00 B18 09632 CUSTOM SFR CARLOS ORTIZ, YESENIA TAPIA 460-053-01 3904 E. Madison Avenue 7/8/19 $800.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B18 10419 CUSTOM SFR FRED AVILA 470-073-10T 844 S. Chance Avenue 8/15/19 $800.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 06014 SFR Robin E Goldbeck 465-161-12 1738 B Street 8/22/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 06021 SFR Robin E Goldbeck 465-161-13 1744 B Street 8/22/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B18 10228 CUSTOM SFR GEDEVAS SOLUTIONS INC 461-123-05 436 S. Whitney Avenue 11/5/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 01772 CUSTOM SFR JOSIE MIRAMONTES 303-161-55 72 W. Beechwood Avenue 11/12/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 05370 CUSTOM SFR Carlos Solis 458-220-30 237 W. El Dorado Street 11/22/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 01090 CUSTOM SFR Steve Kalpakoff 467-274-03 1237 Irwin Avenue 11/26/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 05870 CUSTOM SFR Mike de Alba 303-074-12 7227 N. College Avenue 12/9/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 Prepared by F. Saburit, City of Fresno Public Works Department Page 3 11/23/2021 City of Fresno Fee Waiver Programs
Approved Commercial BUILD Act, Disadvantaged Neighborhoods, Economic Expansion Applications B18 06332 CUSTOM SFR Manuel Mendoza 303-071-08 453 W. Minarets Avenue 12/12/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 06028 SFR Robin E Goldbeck 465-161-16 1752 B Street 12/19/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 06031 SFR Robin E Goldbeck 465-161-15 1762 B Street 12/19/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B18 05815 CUSTOM SFR Vincent Palacios 454-204-09 3870 E. Thomas Avenue 12/31/19 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 05242 SFR POTLUCK INVESTMENTS LLC 329-162-06 317 W. Almy Avenue 3/4/20 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 06992 SFR POTLUCK INVESTMENTS LLC 443-104-02 1512 E. Simpson Avenue 3/4/20 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 06974 SFR Jimmie Jackson 467-136-01 261 E Street 5/15/20 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 11508 SFR Alasali M. Abdulhakim 460-153-20 4509 E. McKenzie Avenue 6/8/20 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 16297 SFR Edward Fanucchi 460-227-98 4473 E. Bend Avenue 6/15/20 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 05588 SFR Abismael Rodriguez 479-093-22 2446 S. Lotus Avenue 6/22/20 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 14568 SFR SELF-HELP ENTERPRISES 459-141-09 329 N College Avenue 6/26/20 $1,893.00 $4,027.00 $618.00 n/a n/a $501.00 B19 09009 SFR Castillo Noe Medina 458-142-30 318 N. Durant Way 8/5/20 $1,968.00 $4,186.00 $642.00 n/a n/a $521.00 B19 07925 CUSTOM SFR Carlos Bertao 424-391-01 4462 N. Hughes Avenue 12/16/20 $1,968.00 $4,186.00 $642.00 n/a n/a $521.00 B20 03645 CUSTOM SFR Karen A Doane 452-274-02 635 N. Fulton Sreet 1/15/21 $1,968.00 $4,186.00 $642.00 n/a n/a $521.00 B19 02346 CUSTOM SFR Momentum Housing Inc. 303-042-59 228 W. Minarets Avenue 3/12/21 $1,968.00 $4,186.00 $642.00 n/a n/a $521.00 B19 15248 CUSTOM SFR Rogelio & Delia Rosas 456-221-12 4845 E. Turner Avenue 4/2/21 $1,968.00 $4,186.00 $642.00 n/a n/a $521.00 B20 14977 CUSTOM SFR Marisol Sanchez 479-192-08 416 E. Garrett Avenue 6/8/21 $1,968.00 $4,186.00 $642.00 n/a n/a $521.00 $473,741.99
Citywide Fire
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Park
Facility
Impact Fee
Citywide
Police
Facilites
Impact Fee
Citywide
Regional
Street
Charge
New
Growth
Major Street
Charge
Citywide
Traffic Signal
Mitigation
Impact Fee
Total Infill Incentive Fee Waiver Application $66,742.00 $141,862.00 $21,760.00 $7,846.55 $0.00 $16,352.00 Total Commercial BUILD/Disadvantaged Fee Waiver Application $47,471.80 $440,896.00 $220,130.14 $226,488.34 $22,855.12 $448,942.68 Total IDEFER Fee Waiver Application $414,329.36 n/a $1,252,074.96 $686,541.18 $888,142.84 $816,929.85 Total Residential B.U.I.L.D. Act. Application $81,761.00 $303,493.00 $50,370.00 n/a n/a $38,117.99 Total of all Fee Waiver Programs by Fee $543,562.16 $744,389.00 $1,522,575.10 $913,029.52 $910,997.96 $1,303,990.52 Grand Total of all Waived Fees $5,938,544.26
Prepared by F. Saburit, City of Fresno Public Works Department Page 4 11/23/2021 Enforceable Obligations -
Housing Asset Transfer
Extremely Low
(30% or less of AMI)
Very Low
(60% or less of AMI)
Lower
(80% or less of AMI)
Moderate
(120% or less of AMI) Total
Hotel Fresno $456,962 $505,063 $913,924 - $1,900,000
Fultonia West - $870,000 - - $870,000
L Street - - - $1,440,000 $1,440,000
1612 Fulton - - - $1,900,000 $1,900,000
1608 Broadway - - - $1,600,000 $1,600,000
1636-1660 Broadway - - - $1,880,000 $1,880,000
Fulton/Calaveras - - - $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Edison Plaza - - $5,665,000 - $5,665,000
sub-total $456,962 $1,375,063 $6,578,924 $10,320,000 $18,755,000 Program Income Funds 30% 60% 80% 120% Total
Annadale - Senior Housing $984,615 $2,215,385 - - $3,200,000 Annadale - Single Family - $90,000 $210,000 - $300,000
Blackstone/McKinley $2,200,000 - - - $2,200,000
329 N College - - $61,000 - $61,000
473 N Glenn $25,000 - - - $25,000
South Stadium - $659,298 - - $659,298
Walnut & Florence - $360,000 $320,000 - $680,000
1740 Van Ness - - $482,553 - $482,553
sub-total $3,209,615 $3,324,683 $1,073, 553 $0 $7,607,851

42.2% 43.7% 14.1% 0.0% 100.0%
TOTAL $3,666,577 $4,699,746 $7,652,477 $10,320,000 $26,362,851 30% 60% 80% 120%
Total
Affordable
Units MR
Total Units
(including
Market Rate)
Hotel Fresno 19 21 38 - 78 1 79
Fultonia West - 30 - - 30 15 45
L Street - - - 9 9 19 28
1612 Fulton - - - 12 12 18 30
1608 Broadway - - - 19 19 - 19
1636-1660 Broadway - - - 12 12 15 27
Fulton/Calaveras - - - 21 21 41 62
Edison Plaza - - 118 - 118 - 118
Annadale - Senior Housing 12 27 - - 39 - 39
Annadale - Single Family - 6 14 - 20 - 20
Blackstone/McKinley 18 69 - - 87 1 88
329 N College - - 1 - 1 - 1
473 N Glenn 1 - - - 1 - 1
South Stadium - 10 - - 10 41 51
Walnut & Florence - 9 8 - 17 - 17
1740 Van Ness - - 6 - 6 22 28
TOTAL 50 172 185 73 480 173 653
30% 60% 80% 120%
Hotel Fresno $24,051 $24,051 $24,051 -
Fultonia West - $29,000 - -
L Street - - - $160,000
1612 Fulton - - - $158,333
1608 Broadway - - - $84,211
1636-1660 Broadway - - - $156,667
Fulton/Calaveras - - - $166,667
Edison Plaza - - $48,008 -
Annadale - Senior Housing $82,051 $82,051 - -
Annadale - Single Family - $15,000 $15,000 -
Blackstone/McKinley $122,222 $0 - -
329 N College - - $61,000 -
473 N Glenn $25,000 - - -
South Stadium - $65,930 - -
Walnut & Florence - $40,000 $40,000 -
1740 Van Ness - - $80,426 -
*
other funding sources not included
Overview - Affordable Housing Development
HSA 2012-2022
Affordable Housing Development Expenditures by Income Target Requirements Affordable Housing Units by Income Level
Affordable Housing Development - Average HSA Contribution per Unit*