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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Lease No. 27760 between SST Properties, a California corporation (Landlord), and the City of Long Beach (Tenant), for office/warehouse space at 5580 Cherry Avenue for the Wireless Communications Division of the Department of Technology Services. (District 8)
DISCUSSION
On April 16, 2002, the City Council authorized the execution of Lease No. 27760 for a ten-year term at 5580 Cherry Avenue for approximately 26,100 square feet of office/warehouse space to house the Wireless Communications Division (WCD) of the Department of Technology Services. WCD supports approximately 4,000 two-way radio communication devices, as well as the mobile data systems used by Police, Fire and other City department personnel. WCD is also responsible for technology infrastructure, such as communications towers, which support all wireless communications for the City.
In the last year, WCD assumed responsibility for the installation and support of video surveillance cameras in City facilities, parks and the public right-of-way. Over the past few years, WCD has also played a major role in the technical design of the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS). Once completed, it will provide a single interoperable radio communications system for all County of Los Angeles public safety agencies.
Previously located at the Public Service Yard at 1601 San Francisco Street, WCD was in need of a new facility in 2002 to provide for a larger staging area for the testing of equipment prior to installation and to provide for centralized storage, previously located at multiple sites. Most critical was the need for a cleaner facility to avoid damage from dust and dirt due to the sophistication and delicate nature of incoming new and upgraded equipment. In addition to accommodating these needs, the leased premises provides for a warehouse with a gated parking lot, which allows for greater...
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