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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the Second Amendment to Revocable Permit No. 35437 with Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education and Welfare Corporation, on behalf of St. Anthony High School, for the continued use of a City-owned parking lot to the south of 854 East 7th Street, commonly known as the Armory, for a period of one year, with a one-year renewal option, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
On September 17, 2019, the City Council authorized Revocable Permit No. 35437 (Permit) with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education and Welfare Corporation, on behalf of St. Anthony High School (St. Anthony High School), for the use of a City-owned parking lot to the south of 854 East 7th Street, commonly known as the former Long Beach Armory Parking Lot (Subject Property)(Attachment). On August 24, 2020, the parties executed a First Amendment to the Permit, which extended it through August 10, 2021. St. Anthony High School is now requesting to extend the Permit for an additional year to help meet the school’s parking needs. Staff are supportive of the extension as it would activate the Subject Property, helping to mitigate blight while easing parking demand in the area. To extend the Permit, a Second Amendment is required.
The Second Amendment to the Permit will contain the following amended terms:
• Permittor: City of Long Beach, a municipal corporation.
• Permittee: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education and Welfare Corporation, on behalf of St. Anthony High School.
• Amended Term: The Amended Term of the Permit will be for one year, through August 10, 2022.
• Renewal Options: The Term of the Permit may be extended for one additional year, at the discretion of the City Manager.
• Permit Fee: The Permittee will continue to pay the City a $500 per month Permit Fee to use the Subject Property. This is unchanged from the prior Permit.
This matter was reviewed by Principal Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson on July 30, 2021 and by Budget Analysis Officer Greg Sorensen on August 3, 2021.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council consideration of this transaction is requested on August 24, 2021, to ensure the Second Amendment to the Permit can be executed in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT
The monthly Permit Fees revenue of $500, totaling $6,000 annually, will continue to accrue in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
JOHN KEISLER
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER