REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
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Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Ruby's Hospitality Group, LLC for 21 Main Street at the Huntington Beach Pier
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is requested to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Ruby's Hospitality Group, LLC (Ruby's), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a concession building located at 21 Main Street on the Huntington Beach Pier. The purpose of the ENA is to establish duties and obligations related to the negotiation of a lease agreement for the site.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact associated with this request. If a new lease is executed with Ruby's, staff will return to City Council for approval, which will include the rental rate and the projected lease revenues that would be deposited into the General Fund (1000100.43095) Beach Concessions.
Recommended Action:
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Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Ruby's Hospitality Group, LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to negotiate the terms of a lease agreement for 21 Main Street.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff to enter into an ENA with either Let's Go Fishing & Surf City Snack Bar LLC (current lessee) or Surf City Partners, LLC, which are the remaining two responsive and qualified concessionaires that have submitted a proposal to lease 21 Main Street.
Analysis:
Background
The Huntington Beach Pier is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the west coast and serves as an attractive destination for visitors and locals. The Pier also features an estimated 800 square foot concession building loc...
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