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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the Second Amendment to Lease No. 32385 with Long Beach Local, Inc., a non-profit public benefit corporation, for the continued operation of an urban farm and sustainable produce stand on approximately 0.6 acres of City-owned property within Willow Springs Park near 2712 California Avenue. (District 7)
DISCUSSION
On October 18, 2011, the City Council authorized the execution of Lease No. 32385 with Long Beach Local, Inc. (Lessee), for the development and operation of an urban farm and sustainable produce stand (Farm Lot 59) on approximately 0.6 acres of City-owned property near 2712 California Avenue (Leased Premises) for a term of two years with a one-year option to renew the lease. In September 2013, the parties executed a First Amendment to memorialize Lessee exercising the option to extend the term through October 31, 2014.
Farm Lot 59 provides an opportunity for the community to have direct access to sustainably grown, organic and fresh produce “directly from the farm.” In addition, the Lessee provides a volunteer program that focuses on training “young” farmers and educating residents about urban farming and sustainable growing techniques. On September 18, 2014, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended City Council approval of a Second Amendment with Lessee for the continued operation of the Leased Premises through October 31, 2017.
The proposed Second Amendment to Lease No. 32385 has been negotiated containing the following major terms and provisions:
· Lessor: City of Long Beach, a municipal corporation.
· Lessee: Long Beach Local, Inc., a non-profit public benefit corporation.
· Length of Term: The term of the lease shall be extended for an additional three-year period and shall terminate on October 31, 2017.
· Termination Right: Either party shall continue to have the right to terminate the lease for any reason during the term upon 90-days advan...
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