TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a new lease by and between the City of Long Beach and the Association for Retarded Citizens - Long Beach, Inc., a California non-profit corporation, for City-owned property located at 4519 E. Stearns Street, for a term of five years, with two five-year renewal options at $1 annual rent; and execute future amendments to extend the lease term. (District 4)
DISCUSSION
The Association for Retarded Citizens - Long Beach, Inc., (ARC) has leased Cityowned property at 4519 E. Stearns Street (Leased Premises), since 1954. The attached map shows the 3.93-acre site (Attachment A). ARC serves the Greater Long Beach area, operating programs for adults with developmental disabilities. ARC's mission is to provide an opportunity for service recipients (Clients) and their families to choose and realize goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play. ARC services and programs are tailored to meet individual Client needs through a wide range of programming and activities including, but not limited to the following:
· Work Activities Program: Provides vocational training and employment to over 300 adults. The program operates from the production warehouse at the Leased Premises.
· Supported Employment Program: Provides employment opportunities in the community. As employees of private corporations, Clients earn competitive wages, pay taxes, and are contributing members of the community. ARC provides placement, ongoing training, and follow-up services to ensure success.
· Day Training Activity Center: Provides personalized instruction in areas such as independent living skills, money management, language and speech therapy, and socialization, giving Clients the opportunity to maximize their independence.
· Special Needs Program: Provides paid work services for Clients with developmental disabilities whose physical challenges are severe enough to require ARC staff assistance throughout the workday. These individ...
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