HomeMy WebLinkAboutC- 5 Staff Report International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Release of Lease ObligationCONSENT CALENDAR
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOE HSU, UTILITIES DIRECTOR
ROSEANNA J. JARA, SR. ACCOUNTANT-REDEVELOPMENT
VIA: RICK COLE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 21, 2003
SUBJECT: THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL/RELEASE OF LEASE
OBLIGATION
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council approve the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel’s
request for release of lease obligation.
BACKGROUND
On November 6, 1984, the City entered into a 25-year lease agreement with International Church of
the Foursquare Gospel for use of a City-owned 0.75 acre vacant lot located adjacent to 325 S. Azusa
Avenue. The Church intended to construct and operate modular classroom units on the property for
the Alpha Christian Elementary School. The school operated until June 1990, when it was closed due
to financial difficulties.
In July 1994, Pastor Rick MacDonald sent a letter to the Mayor requesting release from the lease
obligation. Although the letter was sent to Council, no formal action was ever taken. As a result, the
Church is still listed on Los Angeles County’s possessory interest tax rolls as a tenant of the City. To
rectify this matter, staff requests that Council approve releasing the International Church of the
Foursquare Gospel from its lease obligation, effective for the current tax year.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current fiscal impact. Although the Lessee was paying $100/month, those payments were
discontinued in 1994.
Prepared by Roseanna J. Jara
Attachment: Letter from Pastor MacDonald
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