REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Carrie Gonzales, Management Aide
Subject:
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Approve and execute a 5-year Joint Use Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Westminster School District for Clegg-Stacey Park on 6161 Larchwood Drive
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Statement of Issue:
The Joint Use Agreement for Clegg-Stacey Park between the City of Huntington Beach (City) and Westminster School District (District) expired on October 15, 2023. A contract renewal is necessary to continue use of Clegg-Stacey Park for public park purposes.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and approve a Joint Use Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Westminster School District for use of Clegg-Stacey Park.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the Joint Use Agreement, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Clegg-Stacey Park on 6161 Larchwood Drive is owned by the District, however, has been developed and is maintained by the City to allow its public use under a Joint Use Agreement. Park construction began in 1971 and concluded with its dedication as a public park on April 8, 1972. Since then, the City has operated and maintained the park for public use under prior agreements with the District; the City has also made certain improvements such as replacing a play unit that was beyond repair. The latest Agreement expired on October 15, 2023, and staff has worked closely with the District on a new, proposed five-year Joint Use Agreement that will continue the public use of Clegg-Stacey Park while maintaining the general conditions of past agreements and addressing certain park improvements.
The terms of this new proposed Joint Use Agreement include the following:
a. District shall make availabl...
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