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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into a permit with Children’s Maritime Foundation to use and occupy portions of the docks, slips, and end ties in Rainbow Harbor for the purpose of operating an educational charter boat service for a term of five-years, with one, two-year renewal option at the discretion of the City Manager or his designee. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
Since 1998, the tall ship, American Pride, has provided chartered sailing, historic interpretation, and environmental education tours originating from Rainbow Harbor. During this time, Southern California students and visitors to Long Beach have enjoyed the adventure and romance of the unique experience of traveling the Pacific Ocean on a graceful three-mast schooner.
On June 19, 2007, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a permit with American Heritage Marine Institute, LLC, subsequently renamed Children's Maritime Foundation (Foundation), for the operation of the American Pride in Rainbow Harbor, and to implement an In-Kind Credit Program (Program) through June 30, 2014. The Program allowed the Foundation to apply for in-kind credit to offset dock fees for youth education programs provided to day camps offered by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM). Each year, approximately 800 Long Beach youth enrolled in PRM summer day camps experience California history by becoming sailors while sailing on the American Pride.
On March 4, 2008, the Mayor of Long Beach proclaimed the American Pride the official tall ship of the City of Long Beach (City), and that the tall ship serves as the City's "Ambassador of Goodwill," representing the City in any port she visits. The American Pride has proven to be an interesting and unique sailing vessel that draws people to Rainbow Harbor. As the current permit will expire on June 30, 2014, PRM proposes to enter into a new permit to allow the Foundation to continue to dock and s...
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