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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Lease No. 26907 between Kurt Schneiter, Lisa Schneiter, George Karahalios and Angie Chioles (landlord) and the City of Long Beach for City-leased property at 350 Long Beach Boulevard for use as the Youth Opportunity Center. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
On April 25, 2000, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a lease for ofice space at 350 Long Beach Boulevard (Premises) for the relocation of the Youth Opportunity Center (YOC), formerly known as the Job Start Center. The YOC serves as the City’s primary youth employment services entity, providing job training and employment opportunities to Long Beach youth ages 14-24. The YOC offers a variety of programs and services designed to enhance the job specific skills and job readiness of youth clients. Job training programs include pre-employment work, work experience, job shadowing and mentoring, paid and unpaid internships and direct placement, as
well as enhancement training in basic computer skills and applications.
In February 2005, the Landlord approached the City to discuss the Landlord’s desire to redevelop the Premises to provide additional commercial and residential units in the Downtown area. Lease No. 26907 provided for a 5-year option to extend the term, which if exercised, would have precluded redevelopment of the Premises until 2010. In an effort to encourage development in Downtown and continue services provided by the YOC, the City has chosen not to exercise its option and instead intends to relocate the YOC operations.
The search for a relocation site is currently underway. Staff continues surveying the City in an effort to identify a location that can provide adequate office space, sufficient parking for staff and clients, convenience to public transportation and safety and security. Although options have been limited to date, staff remains optimistic that a new location will be ready for occupancy in ear...
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