DATE: March 12, 2019
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ORDINANCE GRANTING THE TERMINATION AND SURRENDER OF LEASE WITH THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE OPERATION OF AN AQUATIC AND RECREATIONAL CENTER AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR 8,412 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT PEPPER PARK, IN NATIONAL CITY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of National City (City) has a 30-year lease with the District for the operation of an aquatic and recreational center (Aquatic Center) at Pepper Park with a term through December 31, 2040 (Lease). The District contributed approximately $4.6 million from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to fund the construction of the Aquatic Center, which was completed in March 2016. The main purpose of the Aquatic Center is to provide recreational, aquatic, safety and environmental programs to the community.
The City is facing substantial structural deficits in their budgets over the next few years. In order to reduce the deficits, the City has been exploring measures to cut costs and has identified the transfer of the Aquatic Center as an important cost cutting measure. In May 2018, the City Council of National City (City Council) directed City staff to work with the District to pursue the transfer of the Aquatic Center to the District.
District staff has been working with the City to develop a transition plan to provide a smooth transfer. In the short term, the District will continue the activation of the Aquatic Center by working with local groups, including but not limited to the YMCA, Community Rowing of San Diego (CRSD) and Sailing Events Association San Diego (SEA San Diego) to provide programming. Consistent with the District issued Coastal Development Permit (CDP), the District will also offer facility rentals of the Aquatic Center for events such as birthdays, corporate/public meetings, school programs, and team building events. The District is also developing a long-term plan to ensure the lastin...
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