COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION LEASE AGREEMENT

CONSENT TO ALLOW SHARED USE WITH ARTS HERMOSA

Recommendation

It is recommended by the Community Center Foundation Board and staff that Council approve the shared use of Room C in the Community Center with Arts Hermosa.

Background

At the June 11, 1996 meeting, Council approved a one year lease agreement with the Hermosa Beach Community Center Foundation for the use of office space (Room C) in the Center (attached). City Council waived the lease fees for the use of this space, representing a $3,480 subsidy to the Foundation.

Section 14 in this agreement requires written consent of the City for assignments and subletting.

Analysis

Arts Hermosa offices have been located at 200 Pier Avenue for the past year. In an effort to make more funds available for art programs, they terminated this commercial lease as of January, 1997.

Arts Hermosa requested that the Foundation Board consider sharing their Community Center office space in order to enhance the presence of Arts Hermosa in the City and to lead to potential cooperative projects between the two organizations.

The Board approved this request at their December meeting and requested that staff forward on to City Council.

Clearly both organizations exist solely to contribute funds and sponsor programs that benefit the Hermosa Beach community. Council's approval of the shared use would help to ensure that these organizations continue to meet their missions in adding to the cultural opportunities in the City.

Fiscal Impact: None