REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief
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Approve and authorize execution of the License Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and Bolsa Chica Conservancy relating to network connectivity between City property and the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Interpretative Center
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is requested to approve and authorize execution of the License Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and Bolsa Chica Conservancy (License Agreement)
Financial Impact:
Per the License Agreement, the Bolsa Chica Conservancy agrees to pay the City of Huntington Beach a one-time license fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute “License Agreement By and Between the City of Huntington Beach and Bolsa Chica Conservancy.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve License Agreement and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Bolsa Chica Conservancy, a 501(c)3 Nonprofit California Corporation, is requesting to achieve network connectivity between the City of Huntington Beach property and the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Interpretive Center. Bolsa Chica Conservancy is requesting to install and maintain new microwave equipment including microwave radios, antennas and associated equipment on the rooftop of Fire Station #7. The City of Huntington Beach may terminiate this license immediately if at its sole discretion determines health and safety issues exist because of Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s equipment.
The License Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and Bolsa Chica Conservancy includes a term of twenty-four (24) years. The License Agreement also states that Bolsa Chica Conservancy would pay the City of Huntington Beach a one-time license fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
This License Agreement would be related to one of the adopted strategic goals to increase the City’s community engagement efforts. As stated on the Bolsa Chica Conservancy website, “Established in 1990 by a coalition of government, community, business and environmental leaders, the Bolsa Chica Conservancy, a private, not-for-profit organization, provides services that inspire and connect all generations through community involvement and leadership in hands-on restoration and education in wetland science, watersheds, coastal ecology and environmental sustainability.”
The attached License Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and Bolsa Chica Conservancy is being requested to be approved and executed for a term of twenty-four (24) years.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Community Engagement
Attachment(s):
1. License Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and Bolsa Chica Conservancy