REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager
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Approve and Authorize the Execution of a License Agreement with EVA Coffee Project LLC (DBA IYKYK! Coffee Lab) for Temporary Use of City Property at 101 Walnut Avenue
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Statement of Issue:
City Council approval is requested for a license agreement with EVA Coffee Project LLC (doing business as IYKYK! Coffee Lab) for the temporary use of City-owned property located at 101 Walnut Avenue. The agreement would allow caf? services to activate a currently vacant lot in the Downtown area, providing new revenue to the City of Huntington Beach.
Financial Impact:
Under the terms of the agreement, the City will receive monthly rent equal to the greater of $1,200 or 10% of gross revenues generated by IYKYK! Coffee Lab during the term of the agreement. The Licensee will be responsible for all costs related to utilities, taxes, maintenance, improvements, and insurance.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the "License Agreement by and Between the City of Huntington Beach and EVA Coffee Project LLC. (DBA IYKYK! Coffee Lab) for Temporary Use of City Property at 101 Walnut Avenue."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The property at 101 Walnut Avenue is a vacant, City-owned lot in Downtown Huntington Beach, located near Pacific City and within a high pedestrian-traffic area. In 2024, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to explore long-term uses for the site in an attempt to gain additional revenue and enhance the vacant space. Despite its prime location, the parcel presents significant development challenges due to its small, irregular shape and the regulatory requirements associated...
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