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Council signals support for exclusive negotiations with Junior League on Gatehouse lease; roof and electrification debated
Summary
Council members favored exclusive negotiations with the Junior League for the Gatehouse at 555 Ravenswood Ave, discussed a $600,000 roof replacement, potential electrification under grant programs, rent structure and lease length; the Junior League said it has capital funds to address the roof.
At a study session the City Council solicited direction on a long-term lease framework for the Gatehouse at 555 Ravenswood Avenue, a historic city-owned property currently leased by the Junior League of Palo Alto Peninsula.
City Clerk Judy Herron described options including exclusive negotiations with the Junior League or issuing an RFP, market-based versus CPI-based rent structures, and several models for capital-improvement…
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