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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with SMG, formerly known as Spectacor Management Group, for the completion of certain capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (Center) located at 300 East Ocean Boulevard. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On September 3, 2013, the City Council, as part of the FY 2014 CIP Budget, appropriated $4,065,000 from Tidelands oil revenue for high priority capital projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. The State Lands Commission also approved this expenditure on December 2, 2013. The proposed projects include:
Light, Sound Systems & General Improvements (Approximately $750,000):
As part of the continuing efforts to improve the experience of guests at the facility and to further enhance the appearance and marketability of the various venues, additional lighting and sound equipment will be obtained. By doing so, the facility will be able to activate more areas for use by clients and further increase the capabilities of venues, such as the Terrace Theater, the Center Theater and the Arena.
Arena Entry Enhancement (Approximately $1,000,000):
To complement the new Pacific Ballroom at the Long Beach Arena, a showcase canopied entrance will be designed and installed. This marquee entrance is planned to include lighting elements that will complement the existing interior and exterior lighting instruments that have already been installed.
Arena Air Handlers (Approximately $750,000):
Many of the original eighteen air handlers installed in 1962 have been repaired or replaced. This is a continuation of efforts to upgrade all remaining original air handlers. By doing so, the overall functionality and efficiency of the Arena will be greatly improved. This effort will complement the renovation and improvements recently made to the Arena.
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