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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for the Second Amendment to Lease No. 26453 between Charles L. Truitt and Donald K. Truitt, successors in interest of the Donald B. Truitt Family Trust, and the City of Long Beach for office space at 425 Atlantic Avenue, for the continued operation of the Department of Community Development, Neighborhood Services Bureau’s Neighborhood Resource Center, for an additional five-year term, at an initial monthly base rent of approximately $2,987. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
On August 24, 1999, the City Council authorized the execution of Lease No. 26453 (Lease) between the Donald B. Truitt Family Trust (Lessor) and the City of Long Beach (Lessee) for office space at 425 Atlantic Avenue (Premises), to house the Department of Community Development, Neighborhood Services Bureau's Neighborhood Resource Center, for a term of five years with an option to extend the Lease for an additional five-year period. On September 7, 2004, the City Council authorized the First Amendment to the Lease, which extended the term to November 30,2009.
In anticipation of the Lease terminating on November 30, 2009, a survey of all other potentially suitable office space within the City of Long Beach was conducted. The survey yielded 32 properties; however, none of the alternative sites met all of the space requirements (e.g., adequate square footage, sufficient dedicated parking, etc.), and/or were cost prohibitive when calculating the relocation and tenant improvement costs.
The Neighborhood Resource Center (Center) is a well-established partner in the community that provides workshops, training, and resources to Long Beach residents throughout the City. The Center prefers to remain at the Premises because of its close proximity to public transportation and its central location providing convenient access to a variety of neighborhood associations. In addition, the Center has off-street parking for staff a...
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