TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Lease No. 7013 between the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Yacht Club, a non-profit public benefit corporation, and all documents necessary to extend the term of the lease for 30 years for City-owned land and improvements at 6201 Appian Way. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Yacht Club (LBYC) was established in 1929 and initially met at the Pacific Coast Club. LBYC acquired its first clubhouse in 1937, midway along a pier, westerly of the Los Angeles River, in what is now the Port of Long Beach. In 1941, this facility was donated to the Long Beach Sea Scouts and the LBYC focused its vision on Alamitos Bay as the preferred location for a new clubhouse. For a subsequent number of years, LBYC initiated and sustained political and financial support for a plan to create the Alamitos Bay Marina. After the completion of the first basin in 1957, LBYC began negotiations with the City of Long Beach (City) to lease land to accommodate its new clubhouse.
On January 20, 1960, the City executed Lease No. 7013 (Lease) with LBYC for approximately 70,577 square feet of City-owned property (Premises) at 6201 Appian Way (see Exhibit "A"). The Premises are zoned "P", a park zone designation that allows private clubs as an allowed use with a Conditional Use Permit. However, the existing private club use pre-dates the zoning and is considered a legal non-conforming use.
The original term of the Lease was for 25 years, expiring January 19, 1985, at a rental rate of $1,800 per year. The Premises were to be used for activities associated with the operation of a yacht club for the benefit and enjoyment of its members and guests.
Under the Lease, LBYC was obligated to construct a new clubhouse and related improvements at a cost of not less than $100,000. With fixtures and equipment, the clubhouse ultimately cost over $250,000. Upon completion, ownership of the clubhouse and related improvements wer...
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