DATE: March 28, 2017
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Economic Development Strategy Workshop
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Receive presentation from staff regarding Fresno County's Economic Development Strategy and request by City of Fresno regarding the Ulta West Coast Distribution Center proposal, and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
REPORT
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
None. This is an informational item only, with staff receiving direction from the Board as determined necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this item. Any future fiscal impact would depend upon Board direction.
DISCUSSION:
Economic Development Element
On January 31, 2017, the Board considered information from staff regarding economic development activities and efforts in Fresno County. At the conclusion of the presentation, the Board directed staff to return with a presentation regarding the County's Economic Development Strategy.
The foundation of the County's Economic Development Program is the Fresno County Economic Development Strategy and Element approved by the Board of Supervisors as part of the County's comprehensive update of its General Plan in 2000. The Economic Development Strategy and Element are based on the County's long standing land use policies of directing most new urban development to incorporated cities and existing unincorporated communities. The County's General Plan assumes over 93 percent of new population growth and new job growth will occur within incorporated city spheres of influence and seven percent would occur in unincorporated areas.
The County's Economic Development Strategy established by the Board, outlines the goals for (1) increased job creation; (2) diversifying the County's economic base; and (3) improving labor force preparedness. Staff will present a summary of the objectives and County activities associated with each o...
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