TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply for the renewal of Lease No. PRC 3847.9 with the State Lands Commission, for the continuation of the City’s use of approximately 12,894 square feet of State-owned tide and submerged lands adjacent to the east jetty and Alamitos Bay entrance channel. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
On November 28, 1967, the City Council authorized Resolution No. C-20088, which authorized, among other things, the execution of Lease No. PRC 3847.9 (Lease) with the State Lands Commission (Commission) for the City’s use of approximately 12,894 square feet for tide and submerged lands adjacent to the east jetty and entrance channel of Alamitos Bay, which has since been developed as a City-owned parking lot and a portion of the Ballast Point Long Beach Brewery (Leased Premises) (Attachment). The term of the Lease has expired, and a new Lease with the Commission is required for the City’s continued use. Commission leases require applicants to pay application fees and reimburse the Commission for staff time in connection with processing new leases. In this instance, the Commission is estimating that these fees will not exceed $5,000. Once the City completes the application process and Lease negotiations with the Commission, staff will bring an item for City Council consideration of terms and conditions and request authorization to execute a Lease extension.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony on August 11, 2021 and by Budget Management Officer Rhutu Amin Gharib on August 19, 2021.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on September 14, 2021, to ensure the City can proceed with the Commission application in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT
This action will result in one-time expenditures of up to $5,000. Sufficient funds are currently budgeted in the Tidelands 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