HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - SC SPORTS ENTERTAIN BASEBALL (2)Agenda Item•
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
NEW BUSINESS City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Mayor Cameron
DATE: August 26, 2003
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARITA SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS PERIOD TO EXPLORE AND NEGOTIATE
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL IN SANTA CLARITA
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
City Council provide direction on granting Santa Clarita Sports & Entertainment, LLC an
exclusive rights period of 24-36 months.
BACKGROUND
Santa Clarita Sports & Entertainment, LLC is interested in working with the City to bring a
minor league baseball team to Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita Sports & Entertainment, LLC has already initiated the process with baseball
officials and would like to explore the potential interest of Santa Clarita. Toward this effort, they
would like the City to grant them an exclusive rights period of 24-36 months, which they feel
would enable them to adequately negotiate and complete all necessary aspects and acquisitions.
By granting the exclusive rights period, the City would agree to not negotiate with any other
company for the purpose of bringing a minor league baseball team to Santa Clarita.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Do not grant Santa Clarita Sports & Entertainment, LLC an exclusive rights period of 24-36
months.
2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.