REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 4, 2021
FROM: TJ MILLER, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Veterans Memorial Building located at 2425 Fresno Street (APN: 46608401T):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
2. Approve lease agreement between the City and Children's Musical Theaterworks Inc. for use of office and storage space in the Veterans Memorial Auditorium for a three-year term with option to extend for two one-year periods at $1.00 per year.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve the Class 1 CEQA exemption finding and approve a three-year lease agreement with option to extend for two one-year periods with Children's Musical Theaterworks, Inc. (CMT) for office and storage space within the Veterans Memorial Auditorium building and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the lease agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
For the past 20 years, CMT has leased space within the Veterans Memorial Auditorium building and have performed their main stage productions in the theater. Recent Facility Assessments of the Veterans Memorial Auditorium have identified numerous repairs and upgrades needed within the building and theater. While there are some restrictions for the use of the theater and stage, the recommended improvements to the remaining building will not preclude CMT from continued use of office and storage spaces. As such, PARCS is requesting to renew the lease agreement for office and storage spaces for three years with an option to extend for two one-year periods.
BACKGROUND
CMT, a California nonprofit corporation, is the Valley's only non-profit theater company dedicated to the training of young performers in musical theater and the arts. Since 1997, CMT has produced over thirty (30) main stage and touring productions that have bee...
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