Joint Special Council/BFPD
12/16/25 05:30 PM
City Manager Department
Matthew Summers
Contract
Doc ID: 6233
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BARSTOW SENIOR CENTER TO AUTHORIZE
THIRD-PARTY EVENTS WITH ALCOHOL SERVICE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the first amendment to the existing lease agreement with the Barstow Senior Center (Senior Center) for the property at 555 Melissa Avenue. This amendment would allow the Senior Center and third-parties to host special events where alcohol is served, subject to enhanced insurance requirements, indemnification provisions, and compliance with the City's temporary use permit ordinance. The Senior Center has committed to staff that no alcohol will be served at events until a new lease agreement is approved by both the City Council and the Senior Center's Board.
DISCUSSION:
The Senior Center currently operates under a lease agreement that does not explicitly authorize events involving alcohol service. The Senior Center has requested permission to serve alcohol at both its own events and third-party events it hosts, to enhance programming opportunities and generate additional revenue. This amendment would allow expanded community programming while incorporating comprehensive risk management measures to protect the City's interests. The proposed amendment:
Requires $2 million in Commercial General Liability Insurance and adds a requirement for Liquor Liability Insurance
Requires the Senior Center to indemnify the City for claims, demands, and liabilities for loss for third party events and events where alcohol is served.
The Senior Center and any third-party hosting an event at the Center must obtain a temporary use permit, without exception.
The City will pay 57% of the Senior Center's utility costs (sewer, water, gas, and electric). The Senior Center must submit complete copies of the utility bills to receive payment. Adds clarifying terms about repairs required by the Senior Center. Add terms allowing for an annual inspection as well as at any reasonable time.
Attachment 1 - First Amendment to Lease
Attachment 2 - Senior Center Lease Agreement 2023
FISCAL IMPACT:
Utility billing accounts to support 57% of costs have been created within the Measure Q Fund budgeted with an approximate amount of $42,000, and available in the adopted budget.
Joint Special Council/BFPD
12/16/25 05:30 PM
City Manager Department
Matthew Summers
Contract
Doc ID: 6233
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Barstow Senior Citizen Center as presented.