AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 4/5/2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Community Development Department
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City Council consideration and approval of the City of Corona - Historic Civic Center Lease Agreement with Corona Arts Association for a 5 year lease at 815 W. Sixth Street, Suite 145, Corona.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
1. Approve the City of Corona - Historic Civic Center Lease Agreement with Corona Arts Association.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement including documents in furtherance of this action.
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ANALYSIS:
Corona Arts Association currently occupies space at the Corona Mall. Due to changes in ownership and future redevelopment activities in the Corona Mall, the Corona Arts Association would be required to pay market rate rent or vacate the premises. Corona Arts Association will be vacating their current location and will occupy Suite 145 at the Corona Historic Civic Center located at 815 W. Sixth Street. A myriad of non-profit organizations currently occupy the tenant spaces at the Historic Civic Center. Many of these non-profit organizations focus on performing arts, such as the Corona Symphony Orchestra, Fender Museum of the Arts Foundation and Christian Arts & Theater. The synergy created by these groups has created an ideal campus environment for the Corona Arts Association, an organization focused on art and art therapy.
Corona Arts Association has been in existence for 54 years. Their primary purpose is to promote and develop interest in visual arts and to exhibit the work of local artist. Their programs and art classes are provided to local school age children and developmentally disabled individuals within the City.
The following summarizes the terms and conditions associated with the lease agreement between the City and the Corona Arts Association.
1. Leased Premises: Suite 145, approximately 1...
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