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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a non-exclusive permit with Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club for the use of City-owned property, commonly known as the storage shed, located in Alamitos Bay Marina at 223 Marina Drive for a term of five years. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club (Little Ships) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1937, for the purpose of providing a low-cost alternative yacht club experience. Little Ships is a fully accredited, nonprofit yacht club affiliated with the Southern California Yachting Association, as well as other yachting organizations in Southern California. Little Ships’ primary focus is to ensure that members have the opportunity to improve their sailing skills and knowledge, while experiencing the fun and joy of yachting. The initial application fee is $100, with an annual membership fee of $125.
In order to provide a low-cost yacht club experience, Little Ships does not maintain a full-service on-shore facility for its members, choosing instead to conduct membership meetings and social events at various yacht clubs throughout the Long Beach area. However, Little Ships needs a facility in which to store boating equipment and supplies. Since 2002, Little Ships has rented the storage shed located at 223 Marina Drive and, over the years, has made numerous repairs to the shed to ensure its integrity. The current permit has expired and Little Ships is requesting a new permit.
In 2008, Little Ships agreed to the most recent permit amendment, in which Little Ships paid $850 per year. However, since 2008, Little Ships’ membership has declined by 57 percent due to the weak economy. Therefore, Little Ships is requesting a rent reduction to $425 per year. Little Ships will continue to maintain the storage shed in its current condition throughout the term of the permit. In order to compensate for the lower rent, Little Ships will commit that its membership will donate a minimum of ...
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