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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Management Agreement with Long Beach Center, LLC, for the maintenance of City-owned property at 185 East 3rd Street, commonly known as Harvey Milk Promenade Park and Equality Plaza. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
The City of Long Beach (City) is the owner of approximately 8,800 square feet at 185 East 3rd Street, commonly known as Harvey Milk Promenade Park and Equality Plaza (Subject Property). In mid-March 2018, construction began on the re-envisioned Subject Property, converting the existing park space into an outdoor public space encouraging collaboration and connectivity, as well as celebrating the legacy of Harvey Milk and the local LGBTQ+ community.
The surrounding development, The Streets, is undergoing significant redesign and redevelopment and also emphasizes connectivity and the enhancement of outdoor public space. The owner and operator of The Streets development is Long Beach Center, LLC. Additionally, Long Beach Center, LLC, currently leases a small portion of Subject Property to provide patio seating.
As there is considerable synergy between redesign and operations of both the Subject Property and the adjacent development at The Streets, City staff has negotiated with Long Beach Center, LLC, for maintenance of the Subject Property. The City will have the right to approve and schedule events at the Subject Property and collect reasonable fees consistent with those set for use at City parks. Larger special events, and those pertaining to filming activities or serving alcohol, would still be permitted through the Office of Special Events and Filming. Any reasonable costs or expenses incurred by Long Beach Center, LLC, shall be credited to its rental obligations under the Ground Lease, dated November 14, 2017, by and between the City and Long Beach Center, LLC. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Long Beach Center, LLC, sha...
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