CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: May 15, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya, City Manager;
By: Michael Yarbrough, Real Property Manager
Department: Economic Development
Subject: San Bernardino Soccer Complex Lease Assignment Agreement with World Sports Solutions International,
LLC (Ward 2)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-099, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment and Consent to Assignment Lease Agreement with World Sports Solutions International, LLC, for 2500 Pacific Street, San Bernardino, California; assigning the lease from San Bernardino Soccer, LLC, to World Sports Solutions International, LLC.
Executive Summary
The recommended action will assign the San Bernardino Soccer Complex Lease between the City of San Bernardino and San Bernardino Soccer, LLC, to World Sports Solutions International, LLC.
Background
On October 19, 2015, the Mayor and City Council approved the lease agreement between the City of San Bernardino and San Bernardino Soccer, LLC for a ten (10) year term with options beginning on October 1, 2015. San Bernardino Soccer, LLC has since contracted with Roberto Gomide for the management of the facility which has included capital upgrades, field reconstruction, maintenance, promotion, event hosting, and similar management items. Gomide and his team have done a great job turning the facility into a regional destination, hosting some of the most prestigious youth soccer tournaments on the West Coast.
The San Bernardino Soccer Complex consists of 47 acres of open green space, including 17 full-sized soccer fields, 4 of which are lighted for night play. The facility is designed for soccer tournaments and practice, ideally for regional, national, and international tournaments. The San Bernardino Soccer Complex has served as the site for the USYSA Regional Championship, as well as headquarters for State and National Cups. Facility rentals are available for a single practice, tournament weekend, or an entire season of play.
Discussion
In June 2023, the Managing Member of San Bernardino Soccer, LLC, David Elmore, passed away. Ongoing efforts to settle the estate of David Elmore include the assignment of the existing Lease Agreement to World Sports Solutions International, LLC. Roberto Gomide’s experience in managing the soccer complex has afforded him the opportunity to assume the Lease formally from San Bernardino Soccer, LLC.
Gomide has expressed an interest in taking over the lease and staff has confirmed that this Assignment would be in the best interest of the San Bernardino Soccer Complex.
The Lease Assignment Agreement is appropriate from both an operational and business standpoint and is in accordance with the original Lease Agreement.
On October 23, 2023, the City received a request from San Bernardino Soccer, LLC, formally requesting an assignment of the lease between the City of San Bernardino and San Bernardino Soccer, LLC, to World Sports Solutions International, LLC, pursuant to Section 25 of the Lease Agreement. Staff is recommending that the Lease Agreement with San Bernardino Soccer, LLC be assigned to World Sports Solutions International, LLC, in accordance with the Lease Agreement. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
This request is consistent with Key Target No. 4 Economic Growth & Development.
The lease assignment succinctly aligns with the goals of the city as it assures the continuance of the San Bernardino Soccer Complex operation and public enjoyment.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action of this item.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-099, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment and Consent to Assignment Lease Agreement with World Sports Solutions International, LLC, for 2500 Pacific Street, San Bernardino, California; assigning the lease from San Bernardino Soccer, LLC, to World Sports Solutions International, LLC.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2024-099
Attachment 2 Exhibit A - Lease Agreement
Attachment 3 Exhibit B - Lease Assignment Agreement
Ward:
Second Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On October 1, 2015, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-229, approving a lease agreement with San Bernardino Soccer, LLC.