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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary for Amended and Restated Lease No. 12508 between the City of Long Beach and the Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Long Beach (YMCA), a California nonprofit corporation, for City-owned property at 4949 Atlantic Avenue. (District 8)
DISCUSSION
On March 3, 1975, the City Council authorized the execution of Lease No. 12508 with the YMCA for approximately 2.2 acres of land at 4949 Atlantic Avenue (Leased Premises) for the establishment and operation of a YMCA recreation and educational facility (Facility). The Leased Premises, bordered by Atlantic Avenue, Del Amo Boulevard and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks (see Attachment), are part of Scherer Park, which stretches south to approximately 46th Street then southwest to Long Beach Boulevard. The use of the Leased Premises by the YMCA is an allowable use under the Park zoning regulations.
The Facility, an approximate 8,300 square foot (SF) building more commonly known as the Fairfield Family YMCA, provides for offices, meeting rooms and recreational spaces, including an in-ground swimming pool, locker rooms, fitness center, ellipticals, treadmills, strength training equipment, a kids club and an after school child-care program. Through their various programs, the YMCA serves the Long Beach community by encouraging better youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a nonprofit organization, the YMCA strives to provide services to all members of the local community by providing direct and indirect financial assistance and subsidies for YMCA memberships, child care services, youth sports, youth and government teen programs, day camps and free or reduced fees for use of the Facility by local community groups. In 2012, these community efforts amounted to approximately $345,000 in assistance to individuals and groups from the local community. The Lease will terminate on March 2, 2015.
In 2013, the YM...
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