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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the Second Amendment to Lease No. 27973 between Richard Saliture, Trustee of the Saliture Trust, and the City of Long Beach for City-leased land at 4555 Orange Avenue, for its continued use as a Mini-Park, through September 30, 2019, with three, one-year options to renew the Lease, at the discretion of the City Manager.
(District 8)
DISCUSSION
On September 24, 2002, the City Council authorized the execution of Lease No. 27973 for the development of a Mini-Park at 4555 Orange Avenue (Site), on land owned by Richard Saliture, Trustee of the Saliture Trust (Landlord). The Site, a vacant lot, was improved with landscaping and benches to provide passive open space for the community in a partnership with Council District 8 and Toyota Motor Sales, USA. In exchange for free use of the Landlord-owned property, the City was required to maintain the Site and the improvements constructed thereon. The Lease terminated on September 30, 2012.
On December 4, 2012, the City Council authorized the execution of a First Amendment to Lease No. 27973 to extend the term under the same conditions through September 30, 2017. As the First Amendment to the Lease has expired, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Landlord have agreed to extend the term of the Lease.
The City’s Economic Development Department will work with the Landlord on a cost-sharing proposal through their “Property Beautification Partnership” for the proposed installation of security cameras, lighting, and a mural to enhance park safety. Additionally, Economic Development staff will reach out to the City’s Health and Police Departments to discuss the possibility of weekly outreach to homeless individuals, and to discuss security design recommendations and proactive police patrol strategies.
The proposed Second Amendment to Lease No. 27973 to extend the term of the Lease shall contain the f...
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