Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Second Amendment for the Theater Operation and Cultural Programming of the Rose Center with the Friends of the Abbey Centre, dba Friends of the Rose Center Theater, a California Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Corporation.
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From: Christine Cordon, City Manager
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Shaunna Hunter, Senior Management Analyst
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
A. Approve Second Amendment to the Theater Facility Management Services Agreement for the Operation of the Rose Center Theater with Friends of the Rose Center Theater for a term ending on December 31, 2026; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the agreement.
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BACKGROUND
On December 18, 2025, City Council amended the terms of the Friends Agreement through June 30, 2026, and added a facility lease payment of $5,000 per month through the term of the amendment. Staff was directed to bring back an item in April 2026 to provide an update on the Request for Proposal process and timeline for Venue Operator(s) for the Westminster Rose Center Theater and Banquet Facility - A Multicultural Center (RFP). At that time, Council could consider an up to 3-month extension on the term through September 30, 2026.
On April 22, 2026, the City Council received an update on the RFP and unanimously voted to direct staff to confer with Friends and draft a Second Amendment extending the term through December 31, 2026.
The Second Amendment (Attachment 1) to the Friends Agreement would extend the term through December 31, 2026, while all other provisions of the initial 2019 agreement (Attachment 2) and 2025 First Amendment (Attachment 3) remain unchanged. This amendment to the Friends Agreement provides for continued cultural arts programming while the City concludes the RFP process. The RFP was released on April 9, 2026 and the deadline to submit proposals was May 7, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
A revenue increase of $5,000 per month or $30,000 for the term of the Second Amendment, if approved, would be in the General City Revenue-Rental Income-Facilities account 20000-33560.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The City Council is requested to consider a Second Amendment, and if approved, the Friends Agreement would extend the term through December 31, 2026.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Second Amendment with the Friends of the Abbey Centre, dba Friends of the Rose Center Theater for Theater Facility Management Services of the Rose Center Theater
2. 2019 Agreement with the Friends of the Abbey Centre, dba Friends of the Rose Center Theater for Theater Facility Management Services of the Rose Center Theater
3. First Amendment with the Friends of the Abbey Centre, dba Friends of the Rose Center Theater for Theater Facility Management Services of the Rose Center Theater
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager