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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with SMG, a Pennsylvania joint venture, for the completion of certain capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center located at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,235,000. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On December 2, 2013, the State Lands Commission (SLC) approved funding for projects throughout the Tidelands areas of Long Beach. The SLC approval included improvements to light and sound systems at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (Center). Additionally, on April 26, 2016, the SLC approved funding for general improvement projects at the Center. On June 16, 2015, the City Council approved the prioritization of Tidelands Capital Improvement Projects and allocated $1,235,000 from Tidelands oil revenue for the following high priority capital projects at the Center:
Seaside Restroom Improvements (Approximately $800,000):
To continue to improve the guest experience at the Center, the restrooms serving the Seaside Ballrooms will undergo full upgrade and renovation.
Light and Audio Upgrades (Approximately $335,000):
To further enhance the appearance and marketability of the Terrace Plaza and Seaside Way as additional special event spaces for the Center, additional lighting, sound equipment, and ADA-compliant assisted listening devices are needed. These improvements will enhance the guest experience and activate underutilized areas further increasing the capabilities of the Center.
Arena Sports Lights and Retrofit (Approximately $100,000):
To solicit and attract national, state and local sporting events, including but not limited to gymnastics, cheerleading and other competitive sports competitions, State of the art sports lighting enhancements are needed in the Arena/Pacific Room.
This Supplemental Agreement is required to modify the ...
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