REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Slama, Director of Community Services
Subject:
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Approve License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Seaview Little League for use and maintenance of baseball fields and related improvements at LeBard Park
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Statement of Issue:
The proposed License Agreement with Seaview Little League (SLL) specifies recreational usage and maintenance responsibilities for a portion of LeBard Park being used for youth league activities.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable. Per the license agreement, SLL will provide maintenance of fields within approximately 4.75 acres of the 11.60 acre park.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Seaview Little League for use and maintenance of ballfields and related improvements at LeBard Park.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the license agreement with Seaview Little League, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Previously owned by the Huntington Beach City School District (District), the baseball fields at LeBard Park have served as home to Seaview Little League (SLL) for a number of years. On December 7, 2015, City Council approved an Agreement for Acquisition and Escrow in order for the City to purchase 6.61 acres of District property, to remain recreational in nature and hosting fields utilized by SLL. With the recent close of escrow on the property and improvements finalized by the residential developer, the City may now enter into a formal agreement with SLL that accurately specifies areas of use and maintenance responsibilities.
The license agreement is for a term of five (5) years, and may be extended for one additional five-year period, upon mutual consent of City and SLL evidenced in writing. In lieu of field reservation fees, t...
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