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6.G. - Page 1 of 11 /<;i-ik Redwood CitylCallifornia rounded 1967 *A/ DATE: November 5, 2018 SUBJECT STAFF REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager Ratification of the City Manager's October 26, 2018 signature to enter into License for Use agreement with the State of California's Military Department for use of the National Guard Armory facility and payment of associated costs. RECOMMENDATION Approve, by motion, the ratification of the City Manager's October 26, 2018 signature to enter into a License to Use agreement between the City of Redwood City and the State of California Military Department for Use of Readiness Center and Grounds for a period up to July 31, 2019 or through the date of title transfer, whichever is first, and payment of associated costs. STRATEGIC INITIATIVE Community for All Ages BACKGROUND In 1948, the City of Redwood City sold the property at 939 Valota Road, within Red Morton Park, to the State of California for $1.00 to build a National Guard Armory facility. Since 1976, the City has tried multiple times to purchase the property back from the State, even offering a relocation of the facility in exchange for the site. In 2015, City staff and California Military Department (CMD) staff met to discuss the City's interest in purchase or use of the Armory. The CMD agreed to lease the property at that time. Since August 1, 2015, the City has been leasing the National Guard Armory for additional recreational activity space. In 2016, staff met with local military personnel regarding improvements required per the lease agreement and reiterated the City's interest in purchasing the property. Staff learned the State was looking at ways to raise funds to remodel some facilities, including selling certain properties deemed not ideal for future City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcitV.org 471