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 Execution of a Lease Amendment with the State Lands Commission and an Agreement with the California Coastal Commission for the Development of a New Restaurant at 21 and 22 Main Street on the Huntington Beach Pier
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Statement of Issue:
City Council approval is requested for two agreements required to advance the development of a new restaurant at 21 and 22 Main Street on the Huntington Beach Pier:
1. State Lands Commission Lease Amendment - Because the City leases the pier from the State of California, any sublease (including this one for a restaurant) must receive formal approval. This amendment updates the City's master lease with the State to reflect the sublease with Surf City Partners, LLC.
2. Agreement with the California Coastal Commission - Required by the Coastal Development Permit (CDP), this agreement ensures that if the restaurant's sublease ends in the future, the property will remain subject to all applicable coastal development regulations.
These agreements are procedural but essential for construction to proceed. The project, led by Surf City Partners, LLC (SCP), includes a full-service restaurant with outdoor dining, upgraded public restrooms, and a bait-and-tackle shop. Approval will ensure the project complies with State oversight and supports responsible use of public land.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact associated with approving these agreements.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the "Amendment of Lease 6616" with the State of California State Lands Commission, updating Exhibit C-3 (Sublease Endorsement).
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the "Agr...
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