TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Facility Use Permit with Elite Skills Development, for use of space at the Central Facilities Center at 1133 Rhea Street, for a period of five years, with the option of extending the permit for one additional five-year period after the end of the initial term, and upon a determination by the City that the permittee has fully complied with the terms and conditions of the permit and is otherwise in good standing with the City, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $2,400, offset by permit revenue. (District 6)
DISCUSSION
Since 1974, the City of Long Beach (City) has been providing services to improve family wellness at four geographically placed facility centers at the: Central Facilities Center, 1133 Rhea Street; North Facilities Center, 6335 Myrtle Avenue; West Facilities Center, 2125 Santa Fe Avenue; and, Miller Family Health Education Center, 3820 Cherry Avenue.
In addition to City services, community-based services have been provided by a variety of local nonprofit agencies that occupy office space at these sites through Facility Use Permits (FUPs). Agencies utilizing space at these various facilities are required to be nonprofit agencies and must address a critical need at the local level. Space is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, based upon availability. All agencies must meet City insurance requirements.
Elite Skills Development (ESD) is requesting to enter into a FUP for space at the Central Facilities Center. ESD’s mission is to provide education and programming to youth, adults, organizations, and small businesses in underserved communities to create pathways to self-sustainability and build healthy, productive communities.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Taylor M. Anderson on September 8, 2021 and by Budget Analysis Officer Greg Sorensen ...
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