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Council told YMCA youth center limited services; lease amendment to be considered
Summary
Mayor Anthony Wright told council that the YMCA branch operating the youth center is currently providing only counseling and youth housing services and not full youth center programming as required by the lease; staff will meet with the YMCA about amending the lease and return to council with options.
Mayor Anthony Wright informed the council on March 9 that the YMCA branch that operates the city's youth center has scaled back services and is currently providing counseling and youth housing services only, not the full youth center programming required under the lease.
Wright said the YMCA reported unsuccessful grant and donation efforts and that staff will meet with the local YMCA manager to discuss whether to amend the lease to reflect current operations or pursue alternative uses for the space. He noted the YMCA also did not receive expected funding for its Auburn branch. The mayor warned council members that further decisions may need to be considered during the 2027 budget process if the YMCA remains unable to operate the center as originally intended.
Why it matters: the youth center lease obligates the YMCA to operate a youth center; continued lack of programming could require council action on lease terms or use of city space. Staff will bring any proposed lease amendments back to council for approval.
Next steps: staff will meet with YMCA management, assess grant and funding prospects, and present options to council for amending the lease or repurposing the space during future budget deliberations.
