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File #: 23-968   
Type: Consent Calendar Status: Passed
File created: 10/31/2023 In control: City Council/Public Financing Authority
On agenda: 11/21/2023 Final action: 11/21/2023
Title: Approve and authorize execution of a License Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and Abound Food Care for use of real property for the placement of a solar powered cold food storage unit at the Public Works Corporation Yard, 17371 Gothard Street
Attachments: 1. Att #1 License Agreement, 2. Att #2 PowerPoint Presentation
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION

SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager

VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works

PREPARED BY: Debra Jubinsky, Sr. Management Analyst

Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of a License Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and Abound Food Care for use of real property for the placement of a solar powered cold food storage unit at the Public Works Corporation Yard, 17371 Gothard Street
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Statement of Issue:
Abound Food Care, a registered 501(C)3 public benefit corporation, has proposed to provide a solar powered container to store prepared meals in Huntington Beach which would be distributed to affected local residents in the event of a declared emergency. The location proposed is the Corporation Yard, 17371 Gothard Street. This use of City property requires City Council approval of a License Agreement prior to proceeding.

Financial Impact:
There are no costs or revenue associated with this License Agreement.

Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement By and Between The City of Huntington Beach and Abound Food Care For Use of Real Property.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the Agreement and direct staff accordingly.

Analysis:
Abound Food Care (Abound) is a registered non-profit, public benefit corporation whose mission is to collaborate with public, private, and non-profit sectors, guiding and supporting the implementation of regional food care programs that optimize the supply chain to end hunger and food waste. Earlier this year, Abound reached out to City staff with a proposal to provide a solar-powered food storage container on City property. Abound proposes to furnish, deliver, and maintain at no cost to the City, a self-contained, free-standing cold storage unit (container) that is powered by solar panels mounted on its roof. Abound will use the conta...

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