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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Twelfth Amendment to Lease No. 22897 with Jan and Michael Todd for a period of three months from October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, for the sale of Christmas trees, using the portion of the former Pacific Electric right-of-way property located between Ximeno and Tremont Avenues. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
Jan and Michael Todd (Lessee) have been selling Halloween pumpkins and Christmas trees in Long Beach for the past 49 years. They have used the Pacific Electric right-of-way (PE ROW) property since 1996. During the 2008 holiday season, the Lessee anticipates selling only Christmas trees. The proposed amendment will allow ample time for setup and sale of Christmas trees, using the portion of the leased property located between Ximeno and Tremont Avenues (Attachment A).
City Council approved the initial lease on April 13, 1993, for the purpose of developing and operating a year-round Christmas tree farm. In 1996, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works announced the construction of a new storm drain, which would require a 50-foot wide temporary construction easement on the property leased to the Todd family. As a result of the County's plans, the construction of the tree farm was postponed. Therefore, the Lessee annually requests an amendment to allow the sale of Christmas trees from the property during the holiday season. To date, the storm drain project has been repeatedly delayed and is tentatively scheduled to begin in March 2009.
The proposed Twelfth Amendment contains the following major provisions:
· Location: Portion of the former PE ROW between Ximeno and Tremont Avenues.
· Term: October 1,2008 through December 31,2008.
. Rent: $3,850 for the three-month term.
· Authorized Use: The premises shall be used for the sale of Christmas trees.
· Maintenance: The Lessee shall be responsible for maintaining the property in
good condition.
· Utilities: The Lessee shall be...
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