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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for subleases by and between the City of Long Beach (Sublandlord) and various agencies and organizations (Subtenants) on an as-needed basis necessary for the continued operation of the Career Transition Center on City-leased property at 3447 Atlantic Avenue through the end of the term of Lease No. 25165. (District 7)
DISCUSSION
Since October 1997, the City of Long Beach, together with numerous other public and private organizations, has assisted approximately 2,500 job seekers monthly with free job training and employment placement services at the Career Transition Center (CTC).
Operated through the Department of Community Development, Workforce Development Bureau, the CTC serves as a comprehensive one-stop career center, offering the services of multiple programs and agencies. Located in a 35,701-square foot office building at 3447 Atlantic Avenue, the CTC has received national recognition for its success in providing training and employment services for the Long Beach community.
In order to facilitate the operation of a comprehensive one-stop career center, the CTC partners with organizations such as California State University, Long Beach, the Long Beach Community College District, the State of California, the County of Los Angeles, AppleOne Employment Services and AbilityFirst, (collectively, Partners) to enhance the community's experience at the CTC. To provide the most comprehensive resources to the Long Beach community, the City subleases office space within the CTC to its Partners. Concurrently, the CTC actively seeks additional Partners to further enhance and complement the services provided to the community. Thus, subleasing activities for the CTC are ongoing and ever changing. The monthly base rent for the subleases is equivalent to the City's cost under the Master Lease or is offered at a reduced rate depending on the funding capability of specific Partners. ...
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