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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for a Ground Lease with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for approximately 19 acres of unimproved property, also known as Chittick Field, for a 65-year term. (District 6)
DISCUSSION
Chittick Field, also known as the Hamilton Bowl, is a 19-acre flood control detention basin located between Walnut Avenue and just west of Gardenia Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Electric Right of Way (see Attachment). The City has enjoyed non-exclusive use of the property under a permit with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (County) since March 1950 for baseball fields and other recreational purposes. Since October 2004, City staff has been in discussions with the County regarding the City's interest in acquiring or leasing Chittick Field, at a nominal cost, in order to enhance recreational grant applications for capital improvements.
Activities since that time have revealed that, because of the method of acquisition, Chittick Field cannot be sold, but can be leased for an extended term to the City.
Additionally, staff has conducted environmental Phase I and Phase II assessments of the property, which have revealed no recognized environmental conditions.
A Ground Lease has been negotiated by the City and County containing the following major terms and conditions:
· Landlord: Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
· Tenant: City of Long Beach.
· Term: The Term of the Ground Lease shall commence upon execution and shall terminate 65 years thereafter.
· Leased Premises: The Leased Premises shall consist of approximately 19 acres of unimproved property known as Chittick Field and also known as Hamilton Bowl. The Leased Premises will continue to be used as a storm water detention facility.
· Rent: Rent for the Leased Premises shall be $0 per year. If the Ground Lease is amended to allow for non-recreational purposes, Tenant may be required...
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