CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
9/8/2025
1 SUBJECT:
Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between City of Pacifica (City), as landlord, and Spindrift School of Performing Arts (SSPA), as tenant, for use of City property at 1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica (Leased Property)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between City and Spindrift School of Performing Arts (SSPA) extending the term for the Leased Property at 1050 Crespi Drive for a period of five years, with an option for an additional five-year extension term, subject to agreement of City and SSPA, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment.
STAFF CONTACT:
Scott Leslie, Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
(650) 446-4683
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The Spindrift School of Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization providing affordable arts programming for Pacifica youth, has operated at the Leased Property since 2015 under a Lease Agreement with City. SSPA utilizes nine modular classroom and studio buildings at the Leased Property to deliver instruction in music, dance, and theater.
The original Lease Agreement was approved by City Council in 2014, effective October 1, 2015, and was amended once in January 2016 to align the Lease Agreement dates with SSPA’s building permit approvals (“First Amendment”). The First Amendment states that the Lease Agreement expires on September 30, 2025.
SSPA has remained in good standing, continues to fulfill its mission in service to the community, and has expressed interest in continuing operations at the site. In collaborative discussions with SSPA, both parties agreed to keep the terms of the lease substantially the same, and the SSPA has confirmed their support of this agreement.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
The proposed Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement includes the following key terms:
• A five-year extension of the term of the Lease Agreement until September 30, 2030. • An option for an additional five-year extension term that, if exercised and agreed to by Pacifica City Council 2
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the parties, would continue the term of the Lease Agreement until September 30, 2035. • Continuation of the existing rent structure, which includes below-market rental rates to support the nonprofit’s community-based programming.
• No substantive changes to use or operations.
Any updates needed to comply with current City standards or legal requirements will be incorporated during final review.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
Do not approve the agreement and provide staff with alternative direction.
RELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND WORK PLAN:
This action supports the City Council’s goal of fostering a Healthy and Compassionate Community by promoting access to youth arts programming and maintaining strong partnerships with local nonprofits.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no anticipated negative fiscal impact. Effective as of the Extension Commencement Date, SSPA will pay annual base rent of $7,311 ($609.25 monthly), with rent increasing by 2.5% annually during the Extension Term and any exercised Additional Extension Term. The existing rent structure was designed to be intentionally below market to support SSPA’s nonprofit mission. In lieu of market-rate rent, SSPA provides substantial public benefit through affordable and accessible programming for Pacifica residents.
ORIGINATED BY:
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department
ATTACHMENT LIST:
Attachment A: Second Amendment to SSPA Lease Agreement (DOCX) Attachment B: First Amendment to Lease Agreement SSPA 1-25-2016 (PDF) Attachment C: Lease Agreement SSPA 8-11-2014 (PDF)
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RESOLUTION NO. __-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PACIFICA APPROVING THE
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPINDRIFT SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1050 CRESPI DRIVE WHEREAS, the City of Pacifica (“City”) is the owner of the property located at 1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, California, commonly known as Oddstad Park; and WHEREAS, City and Spindrift School of Performing Arts (“SSPA”), a California nonprofit corporation, entered into a Lease Agreement dated August 11, 2014, for use of a portion of the property to operate portable modular buildings for arts education programs; and WHEREAS, the Lease Agreement was amended on January 25, 2016, to revise the commencement and expiration dates in alignment with permit approvals, and establishing a Lease Agreement term that expires on September 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, SSPA has operated in good standing and continues to provide affordable arts programming for Pacifica youth, including instruction in music, dance, and theater; and WHEREAS, City and SSPA wish to extend the Lease Agreement for an additional five year term, with an additional five year extension option if agreed to by City and SSPA, under the same general terms and existing below-market rent structure to support SSPA’s nonprofit mission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that continued partnership with SSPA provides a valuable community benefit and aligns with City’s goals of supporting youth and cultural programming;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PACIFICA THAT:
1. The City Council hereby approves the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Spindrift School of Performing Arts for the property at 1050 Crespi Drive, extending the lease term through September 30, 2030, with an option to extend the lease term further through September 30, 2035.
2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager or their designee to execute the Second Amendment and any related documents necessary to implement this action • • • • •
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pacifica, California, held on the 8th day of September 2025, by the following vote:
AYES, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
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ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
______________________________
Sue Beckmeyer, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ Sarah Coffey, City Clerk Michelle Kenyon, City Attorney