City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022 FROM: PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY WARD: 2
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AT CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY CENTER AT BOBBY BONDS PARK, FOR A TERM OF OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022, FOR A MONTHLY LEASE AMOUNT OF $468 AND TOTAL ANNUAL LEASE AMOUNT OF $4,212 ISSUE:
Approve the Lease Agreement with the Riverside Unified School District for the term of October 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with the option to extend for four additional one-year periods, for the lease of 720 square feet of space at the Cesar Chavez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park, generating $468 monthly.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Approve the Lease Agreement with Riverside Unified School District at the Cesar Chavez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park; and Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Lease Agreement with Riverside Unified School District, including subsequent optional term extensions, and making minor and non-substantive changes.
BACKGROUND:
On January 14, 2020, City Council approved a Lease Agreement with the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) for 1,073 square feet of space at the Children’s Health, Education, Enrichment and Resource (C.H.E.E.R.) Center at Bobby Bonds Park, including a monthly rent of $697.45 through June 30, 2020, with the option to extend for three additional one-year terms.
On July 1, 2020, the RUSD Family Resource Center requested an amendment to the agreement to extend their lease at the C.H.E.E.R. Center.
On October 1, 2021, RUSD was moved to room 101 at Cesar Chavez Community Center, to accommodate the Parks and Neighborhood Specialists Program to occupy the C.H.E.E.R. Center. After the move it was determined the Parks and Neighborhood Specialist Program would not occupy the location, but the C.H.E.E.R. Center would be no longer available due to the construction of a new library.
DISCUSSION:
RUSD’s Family Resource Center satellite office serves as a one-stop place where parents can gather, create connections with peers and community, and receive a variety of education and family support services, including parenting classes, support groups, community resources and referrals, family literacy, and assistance with the RUSD Parent Portal and the free and Reduced Lunch Program applications.
The agreement was delayed as a result of negotiating and coordinating the move from the C.H.E.E.R. Center to the Cesar Chavez Community Center. As a result, the agreement will be retroactive from October 1, 2021.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Lease agreements with non-profits contribute to both Strategic Priory 1 – Arts, Culture and Recreation and Strategic Prior 2 – Community Well-Being and supports goals 1.1 and 2.5 which expand community partnership opportunities that promote lifelong learning and literacy programs.
The item aligns with each of the five Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust – RUSD’s Resource Center connects the community to social and educational programs.
Equity – The Cesar Chavez Community Center location allows RUSD’s social and educational programming to be accessible to an undeserved community.
Fiscal Responsibility – Lease agreements generate rental income for the City assisting in offsetting costs for facility maintenance and lease administration.
Innovation – Lease agreements with non-profits assist the City in providing social services to address the community’s needs.
Sustainability & Resiliency – Non-profits continue to ensure the needs of the community are met. By partnering with non-profits through lease agreements the City of Riverside ensures social service needs will continue to be met and accessible to the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact for this recommendation for the current fiscal year is $4,212 and the total for the term of the agreement (including extensions) is $33,631.08. The monthly revenue from the lease will be deposited into the General Fund, Recreation Land and Building Rental Revenue Account No. 5205000-373100. Total revenue generated from this agreement, including all future amendments with proposed fee increases is listed below:
Term
Account Name
Account
Annual Revenue
Oct. 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
Land and Building Revenue
5205000-373100
$4,212.00
July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023
Land and Building Revenue
5205000-373100
$6,825.60
July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024
Land and Building Revenue
5205000-373100
$7,166.88
July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025
Land and Building Revenue
5205000-373100
$7,525.20
July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
Land and Building Revenue
5205000-373100
$7,901.40
Total Lease Revenue
$33,631.08
Prepared by: Pamela M. Galera, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Approved by: Kris Martinez, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Lease Amendment
Lease Agreement RUSD ● page 2