City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: DECEMBER 13,2022 FROM: PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY WARD: 2
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FARMWORKERS INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INC. AT CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY CENTER, AT BOBBY BONDS PARK, FROM JANUARY 1, 2023, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2023, FOR LEASE REVENUE TOTALING $28,178.28 ISSUE:
Approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development, Inc. to lease 953 square feet at the Cesar Chavez Community Center, from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, with the Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents to amend the Lease Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
On January 18, 2022, City Council approved a one-year lease agreement with four one-year options to extend with Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development, Inc. (FIELD) to lease 953 square feet off space at the Cesar Chavez Community Center.
FIELD delivers English as a Second Language and literacy classes to adults over the age of 18 through various partnerships and instructional service agreements. Non-native, English speakers are taught skills needed to improve and integrate their basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. Grammar, vocabulary, and culturally relevant experiential learning are encouraged and explored.
DISCUSSION:
FIELD has requested to continue leasing approximately 953 square feet of space at the Cesar Chavez Community Center located at Bobby Bonds Park at 2060 University Avenue and enter into the first extension to their agreement. The City uses properties for space from which various non-profit organizations or associations operate programs that benefit the citizens of Riverside. Other agencies located at Cesar Chavez Community Center include Riverside Unified School District, Inland Empire Latino Lawyers, and Riverside County Office of Education Come Back Kids.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department would like to continue leasing space to FIELD and enter into a new agreement. It has been determined that the agreement with FIELD will benefit Riverside residents through the literacy services provided by the agency.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
The agreement with Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development, Inc. aligns with Strategic Priority 1 – Arts, Culture, and Recreation, which aims to provide diverse community experiences and personal enrichment opportunities for people of all ages.
The agreement with Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development, Inc. contributes to Strategic Goal 1.5 “Support programs and amenities to further develop literacy, health, and education of children, youth and senior throughout the community.” Community Trust – FIELD’s programming benefits adult non-native English speakers developing English and literacy skills.
Equity – Services focus on an underserved population, making English and Literacy Classes more accessible to the community.
Fiscal Responsibility – Lease agreement generates rental income for the City assisting in offsetting costs for facility maintenance and lease administration.
Innovation – Lease agreement 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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of this action is $28,178.28 for the one-year renewal. Revenue from the lease will be deposited into the General Fund, Parks & Recreation-Recreation, Land and Building Rental Revenue Account No. 5205000-373100. Total lease revenue for the agreement including the four-year extensions will generate total revenue of $140,891.40 from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026.
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, Interim Assistant City Manager Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Lease Agreement
Lease Agreement FIELD ● page 2