REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director of Economic Development
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of a Lease Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Braver Players Musical Theater Foundation
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is requested to approve a two-year Lease Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Braver Players Musical Theater Foundation for the nonexclusive use of the Huntington Beach Central Library Theater (“Agreement”) for five (5) one-week productions.
Financial Impact:
The Agreement will provide General Fund revenue in the amount of $47,062.50 over the course of the lease (10000100.43165).
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve the “Lease Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Braver Players Musical Foundation for nonexclusive use of the Huntington Beach Central Library Theater”; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Lease Agreement and other related documents on behalf of the City.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve Lease Agreement and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Braver Players Musical Theater Foundation (“Braver Players”) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that specializes in theater productions for teenagers and children. Braver Players was formed as a place for teens and kids to pursue their love for theater arts. The Braver Players creates a nurturing environment where youth can advance their theater skills through various live theater and musical productions. Many of the Braver Players have gone off to pursue careers in theater as directors, choreographers, and gracing the stage.
The Braver Players have approached the Library with a proposal to put on five (5) one-week productions at the Central Library Theater. Show times will typically be on weekends. Below is a summary of this Season’s productions and dates:
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Show |
Start |
End |
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Heather’s |
7/30/2018 |
8/5/2018 |
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West Side Story |
1/13/2019 |
1/20/2019 |
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Romeo & Juliet |
4/7/2019 |
4/14/2019 |
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To be determined |
10/21/2019 |
10/27/2019 |
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To be determined |
1/12/2020 |
1/16/2020 |
The proposal does not impact the Library’s Sunday hours or the current Lease Agreement with Beach Point Church. The Lease Agreement includes the ability to extend the Lease Agreement for an additional two-year period to include additional shows.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strengthen economic and financial sustainability
Attachment(s):
1. Lease Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Braver Players Musical Foundation for nonexclusive use of the Huntington Beach Central Library Theater