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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a lease and all necessary documents with Long Beach Local, Inc., for the establishment of an urban farm and sustainable produce stand on municipally-owned land, encompassing approximately 0.6 acres of undeveloped open space within the California Gardens project, located near 2712 California Avenue, as approved and recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, for a term of two years, with one, one-year renewal option at the discretion of the City Manager.
(District 7)
DISCUSSION
In 2010, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine received a proposal from Long Beach Local, Inc. (Long Beach Local), a Long Beach-based nonprofit corporation for public benefit, to develop and manage an urban farm and sustainable produce stand (Urban Farm) on approximately 0.6 acres of undeveloped open space within the California Gardens project, located near 2712 California Avenue (Leased Premises). The proposed lease will permit Long Beach Local to grow and sell produce on municipally-owned land, thus allowing the community to have access to sustainably grown, organic, and fresh produce “directly from the farm.” On September 15, 2011, the Parks and Recreation Commission formally approved and recommended City Council approval of a new lease with Long Beach Local to develop and manage an Urban Farm on the Leased Premises (attached).
The proposed lease will contain the following major provisions:
· Length of Term: The term of the lease shall be for a two-year period, commencing on October 1, 2011, and terminating on September 30, 2013, with one, one-year renewal option at the discretion of the City Manager.
· Leased Premises: The Leased Premises shall include approximately 0.6 acres of undeveloped open space within the California Gardens project, located near 2712 California Avenue.
· Use: Long Beach Local shall use the Leased Premises for the development and management of an urban farm and sustainable pro...
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