Regular Meeting
11/18/24 06:00 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Contract
Doc ID: 5811
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
APPROVE A THREE (3) YEAR LEASE WITH CALIFORNIA ROUTE 66 MUSEUM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Route 66 Museum, located in the Historic Harvey House since March 5, 2001, has chosen to terminate its lease agreement with the city in August 2024. Following this decision, staff were approached by the California Route 66 Museum about a potential lease agreement with the city. They proposed some exciting ideas that the staff believe could significantly enhance tourism and business to the city.
DISCUSSION:
The Route 66 Museum, which has occupied space in the Historic Harvey House since March 2001, has decided to end its lease agreement with the city in August 2024.
City staff recently met with Brendan O'Brien from the California Route 66 Museum to discuss a potential new lease agreement. They presented some exciting ideas that the staff believes could greatly boost tourism and business in the area.
The California Route 66 Museum aims to host a kickoff Centennial Celebration to relaunch the Route 66 Museum – Harvey House in Barstow. This vibrant, high-energy event is designed to generate substantial awareness and excitement in anticipation of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration. The goal is to establish the museum as a vital cultural and historical hub while celebrating the significance of this iconic highway in American history.
The California Route 66 Museum have a location in Victorville that attracts many tourists. They are planning to launch a new initiative in 2025 aimed at bringing tours to Barstow and Victorville. In anticipation of the upcoming Centennial celebration in 2026, by creating a commemorative California Gold Passport book.
The attached lease agreement outlines the insurance requirements, responsibilities of the Lessee, a nominal rent of $1 per year, and obligations regarding utilities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Regular Meeting
11/18/24 06:00 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Contract
Doc ID: 5811
AGENDA ITEM
Approve the three (3) year Lease and Operating Agreement with California Route 66 Museum, for the sum of $1 per year.