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Report regarding a resolution approving a lease agreement with Aurelio Roman, d.b.a. Angel Barber Shop, for the commercial space at 244 Grand Avenue, and a resolution approving a lease agreement with Aurelio Roman, d.b.a. Nails Elegant, for the commercial space at 246 Grand Avenue. (Katie Donner, Management Analyst I)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt two resolutions:
1. Approving a lease agreement with Aurelio Roman, d.b.a. Angel Barber Shop, for the commercial space at 244 Grand Avenue and
2. Approving a lease agreement with Aurelio Roman, d.b.a. Nails Elegant, for the commercial space at 246 Grand Avenue.
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BACKGROUND
In May 2024, the City purchased three Downtown properties located at 226-230 Grand Avenue, 232-238 Grand Avenue, and 240-246 Grand Avenue, known as the Giffra properties. As part of this purchase, the City inherited six commercial tenants on the ground floor of the buildings. Following the purchase, 244 Grand Avenue became available after a neighboring tenant vacated the space previously used for storage. Additionally, 246 Grand Avenue became available after the prior tenant ceased business operations. The spaces have remained vacant ever since and need substantial upgrades, including construction of an accessible restroom.
Although the City did not formally market the spaces, staff received multiple unsolicited inquiries from interested parties regarding available storefronts along Grand Avenue. Staff provided access to prospective tenants and informed them of availability and general lease conditions. Three viable proposals were ultimately received for consideration for the vacant commercial spaces at 244 and 246 Grand Avenue.
After evaluating proposals and consulting with the City Council in closed session, the City identified Aurelio Roman as a qualified tenant interested in activating 244 Grand Avenue with a barber shop and 246 Grand Avenue with a nail salon as part of a br...
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